CHEMY102-18B (HAM)

Chemical Reactivity

15 Points

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Faculty of Science and Engineering
Te Mātauranga Pūtaiao me te Pūkaha
School of Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Merilyn Manley-Harris

Merilyn Manley-Harris
4384
E.3.19
I am available most times unless teaching but I recommend emailing ahead to schedule an appointment.
merilyn.manley-harris@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Martina Pietsch Brown

Martina Pietsch Brown
9383
F.3.10
To be advised
martina.pietschbrown@waikato.ac.nz

Michael Mucalo

Michael Mucalo
4404
F.G.06C
Please email ahead of the meeting, thanks!
michael.mucalo@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

Placement Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

: martina.pietschbrown@waikato.ac.nz

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz
: debby.dada@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5 or 9 can also be direct dialled:
    • For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
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Paper Description

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A theoretical and practical course covering aspects of physical and organic chemistry. This course is required for the chemistry major.

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Paper Structure

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There are three lectures per week plus one 3 hour laboratory session, additionally students may attend one or more tutorials.

Lectures are all recorded on Panopto and available for review through Moodle.

Students should choose a suitable laboratory stream on Moodle; laboratory classes start in the first week of the semester. A roll is taken during the laboratory class and part of your laboratory mark includes a grade for attendance, preparation, promptness and careful and tidy work; the remainder of the grade is for the written calculation sheet or report.

ATTENDANCE AT LABORATORY CLASSES IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF YOUR LEARNING

For unavoidable absences from laboratory classes application for special consideration can be made using the forms available on Moodle.

If you are unable to attend your regular laboratory class, because of illness or other unavoidable circumstance, you should consult your tutor, Martina Pietsch Brown; normally it will be possible for you to attend one of the other laboratory sessions later that week.


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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • The ability to describe basic thermodynamic concepts based on energy and entropy in addition to discuss the 1st, 2nd and 3rd laws of thermodynamics and the mathematical equations associated with these laws.
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  • The ability to discuss experimental processes used to obtain thermodynamic data and make predictions of thermochemical quantities of energy and entropy as well as of direction and extent of reactions.
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  • The ability to discuss the basic factors affecting a chemical reaction such as concentration, surface area, presence of a catalyst and temperature as well as how such data may be acquired.
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  • The ability to discuss the quantifiable aspects of kinetics measurements such as reaction rate, reaction order, rate constant, half-life and Arrhenius pre-exponential factors and become acquainted with the mathematical expressions describing them.
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  • The ability to discuss theoretical concepts associated with kinetics such as collision theory, activation energy and the activated complex as well as various mechanism types and how homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis cause faster reaction rates.
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  • The ability to discuss basic aspects of Electrochemistry including the construction of cells, balancing of equations, definitions of half-cell oxidation/reduction and overall cell reactions.
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  • The ability to discuss electrode potentials the use of the Nernst equation to describe a reversible cell as well as industrial applications of electrochemistry.
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  • The ability to describe the structure of organic molecules including bonding, configuration and conformation.
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  • The ability to name alkenes using E,Z nomenclature, assign absolute configuration and define a molecule as R or S and recognise examples of the various forms of configurational and stereoisomers.
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  • The ability to discuss the oxidation and reduction of functional groups.
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  • The ability to describe the formation and stabilisation of carbocation intermediates and mechanisms of electrophilic addition to alkenes, nucleophilic substitution of haloalkanes and alcohols and electrophilic aromatic monosubstitution of benzene.
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  • The ability to apply one of the mechanisms described above to novel situations and predict the products of reaction.
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  • The ability to work safely in the laboratory and to observe appropriate laboratory practices.
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  • Be able to write a laboratory report using appropriate language and terminology.
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  • Be able to carry out basic isobaric calorimetry experiments to learn about heat capacities and measurement of q and hence ∆H in a simple chemical reaction.
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  • Be able to study the kinetics of different reactions and to use this information to derive rate laws and activation energy of the chemical reaction being studied.
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  • Be able to carry out simple organic syntheses using techniques such as reflux, distillation, vacuum filtration, crystallisation, measurement of melting points and will be able to calculate theoretical and actual percentage yields.
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Test 1
6 Aug 2018
7:30 PM
11
  • Other: Hand in after test
2. Test 2
24 Sep 2018
7:30 PM
11
  • Other: Hand in after test
3. Weekly lab assessments (11)
28
  • Hand-in: In Lab
4. Exam
50
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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For first year physical chemistry the text book is Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Langford, Sagaty, “Chemistry the Central Science, a Broad Perspective”, either 1st or 2nd Editions.

For all organic chemistry courses (CHEMY102, 201 and 301) there is only one text, which is Brown, Iverson, Anslyn, Foote: Organic Chemistry, 7th or 8th edition. This may be purchased from Bennetts Campus Bookshop. An electronic or hardback version may be purchased at:

https://www.cengagebrain.co.nz/shop/isbn/9781305580350

You should be aware that the electronic versions may only remain current for five years.

If you have problems with electron diagrams and keeping track of electrons in organic chemistry mechanisms, we strongly recommend the book “Pushing Electrons: A guide for Students of Organic Chemistry” by Weeks & Winter published by Cengage Learning. An electronic or hardback version may be purchased at:

https://www.cengagebrain.co.nz/shop/search/9781133951889

For all Cengage purchases you receive a discount for purchase through the website using the discount code NZ15OFF


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Recommended Readings

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The library has many books useful to first year students, offering different viewpoints on topics discussed in lectures.


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Other Resources

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1. Mathematics skills

For those students who require additional help with mathematical skills required for the study of physical chemistry at this level, Student Learning are able to provide assistance. Please see the Moodle page for the latest information or see http://www.waikato.ac.nz/students/student-learning/

2. ChemHelp

The Faculty of Science and Engineering typically provides additional chemistry support to those students requiring it. Please see the Moodle page for up to date details.

3. Study skills

Student Learning is able to provide assistance in this area. See http://www.waikato.ac.nz/students/student-learning/

4. Support for Maori/Pasifika students

The Faculty is also able to provide additional support to these students; again see the Moodle page for the latest information.

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Online Support

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This course uses Moodle, which is the online teaching and learning platform of the University of Waikato. In here, you will find a lot of helpful tools and features, such as lecture and lab material, answers to problem sets or exam papers as well as a number of communication tools. You should regularly check this site for announcements and messages.

To access Moodle go to http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz/ or click the ‘Moodle’ Link from the Quick Links section in the Waikato Current Students webpage. Log in using your Waikato username and password.

All lectures are recorded on Panopto and are available through Moodle.


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Workload

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150 hours total. 7 hours per week comprised of lectures, laboratory classes and tutorial. the remainder for homework, revision and laboratory reports.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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This paper provides the background necessary for a study of chemistry at higher levels, including papers required as part of a major in Chemistry or in Biochemistry or certain disciplines within Engineering.


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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: CHEM100 or CHEMY100 or 16 credits in NCEA chemistry at level 3, or by discretion of the Chemistry undergraduate convenor

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: CHEM102 or CHEM112

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