Chapter 1

Vocabulary Checklist:

matter ; atom ; molecule ;  physical change ; chemical change ; substance ; element ; compound ; homogeneous mixture ; heterogeneous mixture ; solid ; liquid ; gas ; fluid ; physical property ; chemical property ; intensive property ; extensive property ;

Concept checklist:

1. Know the chemical symbols of the first 36 elements.
2. Know the SI units for length, time, mass and temperature. Know the prefixes c,m,M,and k.
3. Be able to convert numbers into scientific notation.
4. Understand the rules for significant figures.


Suggested End-of-chapter Problems:1,13,19,21,33,35,37,39,

CHAPTER 2:
Vocabulary Checklist:

empirical formula ; atomic weight ; structural formula ; condensed formula ; acid ; base

Concept checklist:

0. Know the chemical symbols of the first 36 elements
1. Explain all the major points of Daltons Atomic Theory
2. Explain Rutherford's experiment and explain the conclusions
3. Define radioactivity and explain the differences in the three major forms of it.
4. Be able to name and define the major pieces of an atom.
5. Be able to draw complete chemical symbols with atomic numbers and mass numbers.

Suggested End-of-chapter Problems: 3,5,7,15,17,19,21,23,33,37,

Chapter 6: This will all be given to you on the test:

E = hv            c = 3.00 x 10⁸ m/s         h = 6.626 x 10^-34 J×sec

Vocabulary Checklist: electromagnetic wave  ;  Hertz  ;  blackbody radiation  ; ground state  ;  excited state 

Concept checklist:
1. Explain / define the motion of a wave and how speed, frequency and wavelength are related.
2.  Describe Bohr’s Hydrogen atom and use it to describe electron excitation and relaxation. Given the necessary equations, be able to calculate the energy associated with such electron movements.
3.  Given the appropriate equation, calculate the deBroglie wavelength of an object and explain the relationship between the various components of the equation.
4.  Name and define all four quantum numbers. Determine the electronic configuration up to Z = 86.
5.  Describe the major contributions of each of the following as it relates to electronic and atom structure: Planck, Einstein, Bohr, Schrodinger, deBroglie.
6.  Describe the Pauli exclusion principle and Hund’s rule and how they apply electron orbital filling.
 
Chapt 6: Suggested End-of-chapter Problems:  5,11,13,17,19,25,27,35,41,43,53,59,63,67,69,80,90

Chapter 7:
Vocabulary Checklist: valence electron; core electron; ionization energy

Concept checklist:
1. Given a group of atoms or ions and using only the periodic table, be able to determine relative size, first ionization energy and electron affinity. Be able to justify your answer.
2. Be able to write the balanced equation of ANY ionization reaction. (Not just a 1st ionization E)
3. Explain why the (n+1)th ionization energy is ALWAYS higher than the nth.
4.  Give general properties of metals and non-metals.
5.  Be detailed of the properties of group IA and Group IIA metals and give an example reaction from each group.
6.  Describe general properties of elements in groups VIA, VIIA, and VIIIA
7. Know the minerals involved in body chemistry as given in lecture. Be able to discuss their importance in our diet and the negative aspects of not getting enough of them.

Chapter 7: Suggested End-of-chapter Problems:  9,21,31,33,37,41,43,55,65,73,81,94

Last Updated 29 Jan 2007