CHM1011

Chemistry

Dr Richard Morrison and Dr Ray Mayes

6 points - Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour laboratory or tutorial per week - First semester - Clayton/Berwick/Gippsland/ Distance - A knowledge of VCE Chemistry is assumed. Students without this background will find the subject difficult and should consider the sequence CHM1031/CHM1042 or the sequence CHM1616/CHM1639 as more suitable alternatives - Prohibitions: CHM1031, GAS1281, CHM1616, CHM1639, GAS1202 - Note: Distance education students either attend a 4-day residential school or are provided with a home experiment kit to undertake practical work

Objectives On the completion of this subject students should have a basic understanding of chemical stoichiometry, the gaseous state, condensed phases and solutions, the rates of chemical reactions, acid-base, dissolution, and precipitation equilibria and electrochemistry. In the second half of this subject students will develop insight and understanding into the bonding and structure of a variety of simple organic molecules, be able to demonstrate understanding of various aspects of isomerism, stereochemistry, the use of chemical nomenclature, and a knowledge of the classification, properties and reactions of a wide range of organic compunds according to the functional groups they contain. The laboratory program fosters acquisition of skills in broad range of basic practical techniques.

Synopsis Passes in both CHM1011 and CHM1022 are required for entry to second year. Topics covered include stoichiometry, gases, phase equilibria, properties of solutions, rates of reactions, chemical equilibrium, and electrochemistry. In the second half of the subject we cover alkanes and cycloalkanes, alkenes and alkynes, reactions of alkenes, stereochemistry, alcohols and ethers, alkyl halides, benzene and its derivatives, amines, aldehydes, ketones, carbohydrates and carboxylic acids. The laboratory work is designed to teach experimental techniques and to demonstrate the application of basic chemical concepts. There will be regular computer-assisted learning and assessment.

Assessment Examinations (2x2 hours): 60% - Laboratory work: 20% - Computer tests (8 in total): 20%

Prescribed texts

Brown W H Introduction to organic chemistry Saunders, 1997 and another to be advised

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