DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

College of Science
Chemistry Department

CHM503T - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry

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Course Description

The first course in general and inorganic chemistry. It develops in the student basic concepts of matter and its
classifications; mass relationships in chemical reactions; the properties of gases, liquids, and solids; some
concepts of thermochemistry; quantum theory and electronic behavior; periodic relationship of elements in the
periodic table; chemical bonding; intramolecular forces; and solutions.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student is expected to present the following learning outcomes in line with
the Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes (ELGA)

ELGA Learning Outcome (LO)

Critical and Creative Thinker At the end of the term, the students are expected to
Effective Communicator LO1. relate chemistry concepts with current
Lifelong Learner environmental issues or with the latest developments
Service-Driven Citizen in various areas of research in their field of study.

Final Course Output

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to submit the following during the
indicated dates of the term.
Learning Outcome
At the end of the term, the student
are expected to relate relevant
chemistry concepts with a current
topic of interest in their field
Required Output Due Date
The output is a group work (form a group of 2-3 Weeks 1-2
members)
Submission of copy of paper on topic of interest
from sources such as Scientific American, Popular
Mechanics, Nature, Science, and Chemical and
Engineering News from the past 3 years.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Weeks 3-6
Share your schedules and discuss a strategy on how
you will develop your final output.
WRITE-UP AND FINAL PRINTING
Weeks 6-12
Prepare drafts for the topic of your choice until the final
report
SUBMISSION OF FINAL PAPER Week 13

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Rubric for Assessment

Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Improvement
CRITERIA
(4) (3) (2) (1)
Organization, 20% Paper is well Paper is organized Paper shows Paper is disorganized
organized and but lacks certain key organization but has and the flow of
structured. elements. several portions that information and
are not relevant. arguments are
confusing.
Scientific Accuracy, Scientific explanations Scientific explanations Scientific explanations Scientific explanations
40% or facts or facts or facts or facts presented or
presented/cited are presented/cited show presented/cited show cited are all
relevant. some inaccuracies. a significant number misconceptions.
of inaccuracies.
Presentation of Explanations Explanations Explanations Explanations
Solutions or presented are clear, presented are clear, presented only presented do not in
Explanations, 40% valid, and convincing. valid, and convincing partially addressed any way relate to the
but has several flaws. the topic. topic.

Additional Requirements
 Quiz/Seatwork/Problem Set/Homework
 Recitation (Includes. board works and class participation)
 Long Exams Written Exams
 Final Exam (Comprehensive)

Grading System
Scale:
 Written Exams 60% Percentage GPE
 Final Exam 25% 95-100 4.0
 Reflection/Critique Paper 5% 88-94 3.5
 Quizzes/Seatwork/Problem Sets 10% 82-87 3.0
TOTAL 100%
76-81 2.5
Passing Grade: 1.0 (Minimum Required Grade: 60%)
70-75 2.0
Grade With Credit: 2.0 (Minimum Required Grade: 70%) 65-69 1.5
60-64 1.0
Below 60 0.0

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Learning Plan
LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Apply significant figures
and appropriate units in all
measurements and
calculations
 Classify matter and
distinguish between
physical and chemical
properties/changes
 Group elements together
according to their physical
and chemical properties;
classify the element as
metals, metalloids and
nonmetals and to
establish a correlation of
their properties in a
systematic process
 Differentiate between
molecules and ions,
molecular and empirical
formulas
 Define and understand
concepts of atomic mass,
average atomic mass,
molecular mass,
Avogadro’s number, molar
mass and perform
calculations involving
these
 Balance and interpret
chemical equations and
perform chemical
calculations including
stoichiometry observing
the proper techniques on
handling numbers
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
College of Science
Chemistry Department
WEEK
TOPIC LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NO.
ORIENTATION Week Self-Study Assignment
(SSA):
Chapter 1: Chemistry: The Study of Change 1
1.3 The Scientific Method
1.1 Chemistry: A Science for the Twenty-First 1.7 Measurement
Century 1.9 Dimensional Analysis in
1.2 The Study of Chemistry Solving Problems
1.4 Classifications of Matter 1.10 Real World Problem
1.5 The Three States of Matter Solving: Information,
Assumptions and
1.6 Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter Simplifications
1.8 Handling Numbers Review
Questions/Problems: 1.4,
1.5-1.7, 1.11, 1.12, 1.15, 1.16,
1.18, 1.26, 1.33, 1.36, 1.51,
1.61, 1.71, 1.92
Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions Week Self-Study Assignment
2.3 Atomic Number, Mass Number, and Isotopes (SSA):
2
2.1 The Atomic Theory
2.4 The Periodic Table
2.2. The Structure of the
2.5 Molecules and Ions Atom
2.6 Chemical Formulas* 2.8 Introduction to Organic
2.7 Naming Compounds * Compounds
Animation: Cathode Ray
* Laboratory Classes Tube; Millikan Oil Drop;
Alpha, Beta, and Gamma
Rays; -Particle Scattering
Review
Questions/Problems: 2.3,
2.10, 2.12, 2.16, 2.18, 2.21,
2.27, 2.32, 2.33, 2.36, 2.37,
2.44, 2.45, 2.46, 2.61, 2.63,
2.66, 2.73
Chapter 3: Mass Relationships in Chemical Weeks Chemistry Research and
Reactions 3-4 Industry:
3.1 Atomic Mass Reaction Yield: Research and
3.2 Avogadro’s Number and the Molar Mass of an the Manufacturing Industry
Self-Study Assignment
Element
(SSA):
3.3 Molecular Mass
3.4 The Mass Spectrometer
Avogadro’s Number and the Molar Mass of a 3.7 Writing Chemical
Molecule or Compound Equations; Balancing
3.5 Percent Composition of Compounds Chemical Equations;
3.6 Experimental Determination of Empirical 3.8 The Mole Method
Formulas** 4.3 Acid-Base
Neutralization, Acid-
3.7 Chemical Reactions and Chemical Equations
Base Reactions Leading
3.8 Amounts of Reactants and Products to Gas Formation
3.9 Limiting Reagents 4.4 Types of Redox Reactions
3.10 Reaction Yield Animation: Limiting
Reagent
Review
Questions/Problems:
3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 3.10, 3.15- 3.19,
3.20, 3.24, 3.26, 3.28, 3.40,
3.41-3.45, 3.52, 3.54, 3.60,
3.63, 3.64, 3.66-3.68, 3.78,
3.82, 3.86, 3.92-3,94, 3.96,
3.112 4.55, 4.56, 4.103
LONG EXAM 1
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Learning Plan (continuation)

WEEK LEARNING
LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC
NO. ACTIVITIES
 Write, explain, apply the Chapter 5: Gases Weeks Chemistry and the
gas laws 5.1 Substances that Exist as Gases 5-6 Environment:
 Discuss the Kinetic 5.2 Pressure of a Gas The Earth’s Atmosphere, Air
Molecular Theory (KMT) of Pollution: The Smog,
5.3 The Gas Laws
gases and use the KMT to Weather Forecast; HPA and
5.4 The Ideal Gas Equation
qualitatively explain the LPA
gas laws; argue the 5.5 Gas Stoichiometry Interactivity: Boyle’s Law;
difference between ideal 5.6 Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures Volume in Gas Laws; Dalton’s
and non-ideal gas 5.7 The Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases Law
behavior 5.8 Deviation from Ideal Behavior Animation: Gas Laws;
Collecting a Gas Over Water;
Diffusion of Gases
Review
Questions/Problems: 5.2,
5.8, 5.14, 5.15, 5.16, 5.17,
5.18, 5.20, 5.22, 5.24, 5.27,
5.28, 5.29, 5.32, 5.36, 5.38,
5.42, 5.47, 5.49, 5.50, 5.57,
5.64, 5.68, 5.73, 5.81, 5.82,
5.97
 Utilize the relationship Chapter 7: Quantum Theory and the Electronic Weeks Self-Study Assignment
between  and ; classify Structure of Atoms 7-8 (SSA):
the regions of the EM 7.1 From Classical Physics to Quantum Theory 6.1 The Nature of Energy
spectrum 7.2 The Photoelectric Effect* (Advanced Reading and Types of Energy
 Trace the development of (page 231)
Assignment)
the various atomic 6.2 Energy Changes in
7.3 Bohr’s Theory of the Hydrogen Atom
theories; discuss the Bohr Chemical Reactions
7.4 The Dual Nature of the Electron (pages 232-233)
model; explain the line
spectra of H 7.5 Quantum Mechanics Review
 Provide a basic quantum 7.6 Quantum Numbers Questions/Problems:
mechanical description of 7.7 Atomic Orbitals 6.5, 6.7
the Hydrogen atom 7.8 Electron Configuration Interactivity: Wavelength,
 Recall the quantum Frequency, Amplitude;
7.9 The Building –Up Principle
numbers, their Orbital Shapes and Energy;
relationships, values, and Pauli Exclusion Principle;
what they designate Orbital Filling Rules
 Differentiate a hydrogen Animation: Emission
atom with multi-electron Spectra; Electron
atoms and write electron Configurations
configurations and orbital Review
diagrams for multi- Questions/Problems: 7.5,
electron atoms 7.6, 7.8, 7.11, 7.13, 7.24, 7.23,
7.29, 7.37, 7.41, 7.46, 7.47,
7.48, 7.51, 7.52, 7.55, 7.57,
7.58, 7.62, 7.64, 7.66, 7.74,
7.76, 7.79, 7.80, 7.84, 7.88,
7.120, 7.124

LONG EXAM 2

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Learning Plan (continuation)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Use the periodic table for
the classification of
elements, for predicting
trends in atomic and
chemical properties
 Describe ionic and covalent
bond formation; compare
the properties of ionic and
covalent compounds
 Write Lewis dot symbols
and Lewis structures
 Predict molecular geometry
using VSEPR theory; predict
polarity of molecules
 Explain Valence Bond
theory, hybrid orbitals, and
hybridization in common
compounds
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College of Science
Chemistry Department
WEEK LEARNING
TOPIC
NO. ACTIVITIES
Chapter 8: Periodic Relationships Among the Week 8 Self-Study Assignment
Elements (SSA):
8.2 Periodic Classification of the Elements 8.1 Development of the
Periodic Table
8.3 Periodic Variation in Physical Properties
Interactivity: Atomic Radii;
8.4 Ionization Energy Attraction of Nucleus; Ionic
8.5 Electron Affinity Radii; Ionization Energy
Animation: Atomic and
Ionic Radius
Review
Questions/Problems: 8.5,
8.7, 8.13, 8.20, 8.24, 8.26,
8.34, 8.38, 8.44, 8.50
Chapter 9: Chemical Bonding I. Basic Concepts Weeks Interactivity: Ionic Bonds;
9.1 Lewis Dot Symbols 9-10 Covalent Bonds; Lewis Dot
9.2 The Ionic Bond Structure; Resonance; Octet
rule Exceptions
9.3 Lattice Energy of Ionic Compounds**
Animation: Ionic Versus
9.4 The Covalent Bond
Covalent Bonding
9.5 Electronegativity Advanced Reading
9.6 Writing Lewis Structures Assignment (ARA):
9.7 Formal Charge and Lewis Structure 9.7 Formal Charge and
9.8 The Concept of Resonance Lewis Structure
9.9 Exceptions to the Octet Rule** Review
Questions/Problems: 9.5,
9.10 Bond Enthalpy** (Qualitative Treatment pp. 9.6, 9.8, 9.12, 9.13, 9.17,
394-398 and Table 9.4) 9.21, 9.29, 9.31, 9.32, 9.33,
9.34, 9.37, 9.39, 9.44, 9.47,
9.51, 9.57, 9.65, 9.68,
**For Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors only.
Chapter 10: Chemical Bonding II. Molecular Weeks Self-Study Assignment
Geometry and Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals 10- 11 (SSA): Vectors
10.1 Molecular Geometry 8.1 Interactivity:
10.2 Dipole Moments Determining Molecular
Shapes; Molecular Polarity;
10.3 Valence Bond Theory
Determining Orbital
10.4 Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals**
Hybridization
10.5 Hybridization in Molecules Containing Animation: VSEPR;
Double and Triple Bonds** Polarity of Molecules;
10.6 Molecular Orbital Theory** Hybridization; Sigma and Pi
10.7 Molecular Orbital Configurations** Bonds
10.8 Delocalized Molecular Orbitals** Review
Questions/Problems: 10.2,
10.4, 10.5, 10.9, 10.24,
10.26, 10.28, 10.36, 10.37,
10.41, 10.76
LONG EXAM 3
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Learning Plan (continuation)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Distinguish between inter-
and intramolecular forces;
give examples of
intramolecular forces and
how they affect the
properties of the states of
matter and phase behavior
 Identify the type of crystal
formed and predict the
physical properties such as
density, melting point and
electrical conductivity
 Distinguish between
crystalline and amorphous
solids
 Discuss various physical
changes and interpret
phase diagrams
 Describe and distinguish
different types of solutions;
calculate the concentration
of solutions using various
concentrations units
 Explain how temperature
and pressure affect
solubility
 Define the colligative
properties and illustrate
how these can be utilized
for the experimental
determination of the molar
mass
 Perform calculations
involving the colligative
properties
 Differentiate the
nonelectrolyte and
electrolyte solutions and
how these differences
affect the colligative
properties
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Chemistry Department
WEEK LEARNING
TOPIC
NO. ACTIVITIES
Chapter 11: Intermolecular Forces and Liquids Week Advanced Reading
and Solids 12 Assignment (ARA):
11.2 Intermolecular Forces 4.1 General Properties of
Aqueous Solutions,
11.3 Properties of Liquids
Electrolytic Properties
11.6 Types of Crystals (page 119)
11.1 The Kinetic Molecular
11.7 Amorphous Solids
Theory of Liquids and
11.8 Phase Changes
Solids
11.9 Phase Diagrams Animation: Equilibrium
Vapor Pressure
Review
Questions/Problems: 11.1,
11.3, 11.4, 11.6, 11.10,
11.14, 11.15, 11.17, 11.29,
11.57, 11.69, 11.72, 11.76,
11.90, 11.91, 11.94
Chapter 12: Physical Properties of Solutions Week Interactivity: Test Solution
12.1 Types of Solutions with electrolytes
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Animation: Dissolution of
12.2 A Molecular View of the Solution Process an Ionic and a Covalent
12.3 Concentrations Units Compound; Osmosis
Review
4.5 Concentration of Solutions
Questions/Problems: 12.4,
12.4 Effect of Temperature on Solubility 12.8, 12.12, 12.15, 12.24,
12.5 The Effect of Pressure on the Solubility of 12.30, 12.31, 12.34, 12.39,
Gases 12.43, 12.45, 12.59, 12.69
12.6 Colligative Properties of Nonelectrolyte
Solutions
12.7 Colligative Properties of Electrolyte Solutions
(Descriptive only)
12.8 Colloids
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Textbook
Chang, Raymond and Kenneth A. Goldsby, (2017) Chemistry, (12th International Edition), New York:
McGraw-Hill.
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Kotz, J.C. and Treichel Jr, P.M., Weaver, G.C. (2012) Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity, (8th edition).
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Class Policies
Class policies as provided for by the Student Handbook shall be observed. In addition, the faculty may apply
their own specific policies. These shall be discussed during the first meeting of the class.

Approved by:

DR. JAIME RAUL O. JANAIRO

Chair, Department of Chemistry