CHEM 115: General Chemistry II

Course Information

Description: A continuation of general principles of chemistry with emphasis on chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. The course includes an overview of coordination chemistry and organic chemistry.

SLOs:

Acid & Base Theory — Successful students will be able to explain the general differences that exist between weak acids and
bases versus strong acids and bases.
Application of the Scientific Method — Successful students will be able to apply the scientific method by stating a question, performing
experiments and/or analyzing a data presentation.
Chemical Equilibrium — Successful students will be able to set up an equilibrium problem and solve for equilibrium concentrations.
Electrochemistry — Successful students will be able to calculate the potential of a voltaic cell using the Nernst equation.
Kinetics — Successful students will use experimental data to determine the rate law for a chemical reaction.
Weak Acid Equilibrium — Successful students will be able to calculate the pH of a weak acid solution using the appropriate Ka value.
CHEM 115L: Application of the Scientific Method — Successful students will be able to apply the scientific method by stating a question, performing
experiments and/or analyzing a data presentation.
CHEM 115L: Chemical Lab Technique — Successful students will be able to set up and execute general and intermediate chemical reactions in the
lab using a chemical technique.

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of “C” in CHEM 110 and 110L; A minimum grade of “C” in CHEM 115, or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 115

Semesters & Campuses Offered: Fall, Spring @ San Marcos, Rancho Bernardo, Fallbrook; Summer @ San Marcos

Textbooks (required): Chem 115L Laboratory Manual, 5th Edition (Palomar College)

Textbooks (recommended): Chemistry by McMurry and Fay (any edition)

Textbooks (optional): Chemistry (Orange Cover) by OpenStax

Homework: ALEKS

Materials: scientific calculator, safety glasses/goggles (Z-87 Rating), completed Safety Quiz, completed Proficiency Quiz