UHEK_BHEA_2013

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Code : CHM420

Course Name : General Chemistry

Level : Degree

Total SLT : 160 Hours

Equivalent to 4 credit
Face-to-Face (F2F): 64.6 hours
Non Face-to-Face :6.5 Guided and 89 Non Guided

Part : 1

Course Status : Core

(Core/Non Core)

Prerequisite : None

Course Learning Outcomes

Nama Fakulti: Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun Mula: 2003

Nama Program: Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Kimia Dengan Tahun Semakan: 2021
Pengurusan, AS246, AS253, ED227, ED260
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At the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Apply the basic concepts and theories on measurements, elements, compounds,

chemical equations, stoichiometry, atomic structure & periodic table which is related to
principles of chemistry (PLO1, C2)

2. Discuss the theories and concepts in chemical equilibrium, acid-base reactions,

oxidation-reduction reaction & gaseous state (PLO2, C3)

3. Conduct laboratory experiments on stoichiometry and theoretical yield, acid bases,

redox & gas law (PLO3, P3)

4. Analyze problem given in a scientific manner on topic of chemical bonding (PLO4,

C4).

Course Description

This is an introductory chemistry course providing a firm foundation in chemical concepts and
principles. This course covers chemical equations and calculations, the mole concept, acids
and bases, the periodic table, oxidation-reduction reactions, electronic structure of atoms,
chemical bonds and gases.

Syllabus Content

1.1 Measurement

1.1 SI base units

1.2 Significant figures and scientific notation
1.3 Dimensional analysis

2.0 Elements, Compounds, Chemical equations and Stoichiometric calculations

2.1 Symbols, formulas and naming of elements, molecules and compounds

2.2 Definitions of the atom, ion, molecule and compound. Mass relationships of
atoms: atomic number, mass number, and isotopes. Atomic masses (average),
the mole concept/Avogadro’s number
2.3 Molecular formula, empirical formula, molecular mass, formula mass, percent
composition of compounds
2.4 Experimental determination of empirical formulas and molecular formulas.
2.5 Writing and balancing chemical equations
2.6 Stoichiometric calculations: Amounts of reactants and products, limiting
reactants and reaction yield

Experiment 1 : Identification of a compound

Experiment 2 : Water of hydration
Experiment 3 : Types of chemical reactions
Experiment 4 : Stoichiometry and theoretical yield

3.0 Atomic Structure and Periodicity

Nama Fakulti: Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun Mula: 2003

Nama Program: Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Kimia Dengan Tahun Semakan: 2021
Pengurusan, AS246, AS253, ED227, ED260
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3.1 Introduction to the electron, proton, neutron and isotopes.

3.2 Planck’s quantum theory, Bohr’s theory of the hydrogen atom (Rydberg
equation)
3.3 Quantum Mechanics and the quantum numbers (n,l,ml,ms); Pauli’s exclusion
principle, Hund’s rule and Aufbau’s principle
3.4 Atomic orbitals and the electron configuration of atoms and ions
3.5 Paramagnetism and Diamagnetism

4.0 The Periodic Table

4.1 Development of the periodic table and the classification of the elements
4.2 Periodic variation in physical properties: atomic and ionic radii,
electronegativity, ionization energy and electron affinity

5.0 Chemical Bonding

5.1 Valence electrons and the Lewis dot symbol

5.2 The ionic bond of ionic compounds
5.3 The covalent bond, the octet rule and writing Lewis structures for covalent
molecules.
5.4 The VSEPR Model: Molecular Geometry
5.5 Dative covalent bond, hydrogen bond, van der Waal forces and metallic bond

Assignment: Chemical Bonding

6.0 Chemical Equilibrium

6.1 Kc and Kp
6.2 Equilibrium expressions
6.3 Factors affecting Kc and Kp
6.4 Conversion of Kc and Kp
6.5 Le Chatetier’s Principle
6.6 Effect of temperature, pressure, concentration and catalyst on chemical
Equilibrium

Experiment 5 : Chemical equilibrium

7.0 Acid-Base Reactions

7.1 Definitions of acid and base by Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis

7.2 Definition of weak/strong vs concentrated/dilute acids and bases
7.3 Preparation of standard solutions and the dilution process
7.4 Volumetric analysis, titration curves and indicator choice
7.5 pH, pOH, Kw, pKw
7.6 Ka, Kb, pKa and pKb
7.7 Degree and percentage ionization
7.8 Buffer definition
7.9 Buffer action: acidic and basic buffer
7.10 Uses of buffer solution
7.11 Calculation of pH of buffer solution

Experiment 6 :Acids and bases

8.0 Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) Reactions

Nama Fakulti: Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun Mula: 2003

Nama Program: Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Kimia Dengan Tahun Semakan: 2021
Pengurusan, AS246, AS253, ED227, ED260
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8.1 The concept of oxidation states

8.2 The characteristics of oxidation-reduction reactions
8.3 Balancing oxidation-reduction reactions in acidic and basic medium
8.2 Stoichiometry of redox reactions

Experiment 7 : Redox titration

9.0 The Gaseous State

9.1 Substances that exist as gases and pressure of a gas

9.2 The gas laws: Boyle’s law, Charles’ law and Gay-Lussac’s law, and Avogadro’s
law
9.3 Density calculations and molar mass determination of a gaseous substance
9.4 Stoichiometry involving gases
9.5 Dalton’s law of partial pressures
9.6 Graham’s law of diffusion and effusion
9.7 Deviation from ideal gas behaviour (van der Waal’s equation)

Experiment 8 :Gas Law

Teaching Methodology

● Blended Learning
● Lab Work
● Lectures
● Tutorial

Assessment

Continuous 100.00% Test 1 (1) :40% out of 40.

assessment Passing Mark(s): 20
CLO: 1

Test 2 (1) : 40% out of 40.

:Passing Mark(s): 20
CLO: 2

Assignment (1) :10% out of 10.

:Passing Mark(s): 5
:CLO: 4

Written Report (1) :10% out of 10.

:Passing Mark(s) 5
CLO: 3

Recommended Text

1. Raymond C. Chemistry. (2016). 12th Ed. McGraw Hill

Nama Fakulti: Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun Mula: 2003

Nama Program: Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Kimia Dengan Tahun Semakan: 2021
Pengurusan, AS246, AS253, ED227, ED260
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2. Brady,Jesperson and Hyslop, Chemistry. (2015) 7th Ed. Wiley,

3. Silberberg, M, Chemistry (2014). The Molecular Nature of Matter 7th Ed. McGraw-Hill

References

1. Zumdahl, S., Chemistry. (2007). 7th Ed, Houghton Miflin.

2. Chang, R., Chemistry (2012). 11th, McGraw-Hill, New York,
3. James B., Neil J., Alison H. Chemistry. (2015) 7th Ed .Wiley.
3. Brown, T.L., LeMay,H.E., & Bursten, B.E. Chemistry, The Central Science. (2006) 10th
Ed., Pearson Education.

Nama Fakulti: Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun Mula: 2003

Nama Program: Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Kimia Dengan Tahun Semakan: 2021
Pengurusan, AS246, AS253, ED227, ED260
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COURSE OUTCOMES – PROGRAM OUTCOMES MATRIX

CENTRE OF
COURSE CODE CHM 420 STUDY
FSG

COURSE NAME GENERAL CHEMISTRY UPDATED BY DR NURUNAJAH AB. GHANI

CREDIT UNIT 4 DATE 28 SEPTEMBER 2021

TEACHING
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT
METHODOLOGY
COURSE LEARNING
OUTCOMES
PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

a. Apply the basic concepts √ Lecture Test 1 (40%)

and theories on
measurements, elements,
compounds, chemical
equations, stoichiometry,
atomic structure &
periodic table which is
related to principles of
chemistry (C2 )

b. Discuss the theories and √ Lecture Test 2 (40%)

concepts in chemical
equilibrium, acid-base
reactions,oxidation-
reduction reaction &
gaseous state (C3)

c. Conduct laboratory √ Laboratory Written report

experiments on (10%)
stoichiometry and
theoretical yield, acid
bases, redox & gas law
(P3)

Nama Fakulti: Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun Mula: 2003

Nama Program: Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Kimia Dengan Tahun Semakan: 2021
Pengurusan, AS246, AS253, ED227, ED260
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d. Analyze problem given in √ Discussion Assignment (10%)

a scientific manner (C4)

Nama Fakulti: Fakulti Sains Gunaan Tahun Mula: 2003

Nama Program: Sarjana Muda Sains (Kepujian) Kimia Dengan Tahun Semakan: 2021
Pengurusan, AS246, AS253, ED227, ED260
© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA