Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry   Fall 2024

 

Dr. Draganjac

 

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CHEM2004 (CRN60030)

Course:  1:00-1:50 MW, 12:00-1:50 F; LSE507

Office hours: 9:00 - 10:50 MWF  (Others by appointment)


Text:   Principles of Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, Wulfsberg (ISBN 0-534-07494-4) (not required)

 

CHEM 2004. Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry Systematic study of the chemistry of the elements with problem solving using microcomputers. Lecture four hours per week. Special course fees may apply. Prerequisite, CHEM 1021 and 1023.

 

Sections:
 1. Review of G. Chem. (worksheet, Ch. 1)

 2. Properties of the elements (Ch. 6)
 3. Metal cations/ oxo anions in aqueous solution (Ch. 2), Precipitation reactions (Ch. 3)
 4. Oxides, Polyoxoanions (Ch. 4) Part 1
 5. Polyoxoanions (Ch. 4) Part 2, Redox (Ch. 5)
 6. Transition metals in biological systems, actinides and lanthanides, nuclear chemistry

 7. Solubility Rules, lab


Grading:

    Tests:   7 chapter exams, comprehensive final.  Each exam is worth 100 points except exam 7, which is 150 points.
                 (850 points total)

    Total Possible Points: 850

Grading is straight percentages:  90+, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, F.

Time and date for the Final exam: Monday, Dec. 9, 2:45 pm

Makeup Exams:  The final exam will replace any test score missed for any reason except for exam 7.  All students must take exam 7; there is no makeup exam for the lab exam.

Program Outcome

Appropriately apply presented concepts and chemical principles to chemistry related issues.  (introduce/reinforce)

Federal Law prohibits discussion of your grade with anyone.  Also grades cannot be given by e-mail or over the phone.

 

 

Students who require academic adjustments in the classroom due to a disability must first register with ASU Access and Accommodation Services.  Following registration and within the first two weeks of class, please contact me to discuss appropriate academic accommodation. Appropriate arrangements can be made to ensure equal access to this course.

Revised 8/16/24