welcome to chem 4

This course introduces principles of chemistry, modern concepts of atomic structure and periodicity as a basis for the understanding of bonding, chemical formulas, chemical equations and chemical reactions, states of matter, important elements and their compounds, solutions, acid-base theories and reactions, oxidation-reduction, chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium. 

syllabus

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Chem 4 spring 2007 syllabus (NEW with updated lab schedule 2-26-07)

grades

Your final grades are posted here.

class notes

Chem 4 math review
Introduction, conversions, scientific notation, sigfigs
Problem set 1 (key)
Atomic structure and electron configuration
Periodic table blocks
Anatomy of the periodic table
Quantum numbers
Problem set 2 (key)
Valence electrons
Mass and the mole
Ionization energies
Ionic radii
Electron configurations
Inorganic nomenclature
Ions you should know (Updated 3/19)
Molecular shape and VSEPR
Bond and molecular polarity
Percent composition
Chemical reactions
Stoichiometry
Problem set 3 (key)
Solutions
Problem set 4 (key)
Non-covalent interactions
Gases 1
Problem set 5 (key)
Problem set 6 (key) NEW!
Chemical kinetics
Chemical equilibrium
kinetics and equilibrium problem set (key)
kinetics and equilibrium quiz (key)
More equilibrium
Acids bases and pH
Acids and bases practice problem set (key)
Redox reactions and oxidation states
Redox practice problems (key)
Electrochemistry
Electrochemistry practice problems
Energy and changes of state
Energy and changes of state practice problems (Key)
Midterm 1 key
Midterm 2 key
Midterm 3 key

contacting me

Currently, the only way to contact me is by email. I check all of the following regularly:

pdoucett@chem.ucla.edu
pdoucett@caltech.edu
doucette_peter@smc.edu
pdoucette@elcamino.edu

    In Chemistry we need to use calculators for many of our problems, so get a calculator that you feel comfortable with that is also affordable. The calculator that I use is the Sharp EL-506W scientific calculator. It is very cheap (about $14.00) has so many useful functions for the price. Also, it's available just about anywhere (Staples, Fry's, etc.).


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