Chem 120 Objectives - Exam 1  - Chapters 1 - 4

 

Chapter 1

·        Know Significant Figure Rules and be able to apply them rounding calculated numerical answers to the correct number of significant figures

·        Be able to apply dimensional analysis  in problem-solving

·        Be able to apply density and percent in problems involving dimensional analysis

·        Distinguish between chemical and physical changes

·        Understand and distinguish between precision and accuracy

 

Chapter 2 – Nomenclature will appear on Exam 1

·        Calculations involving Atomic Mass of elements

·        Know experiments discussed that gave information about atomic structure

·        Know basic facts related to the Periodic Table

·        Determine number of subatomic particles for isotopes of elements or ions

·        Nomenclature of ionic compounds, acids, and covalent (molecular) compounds

 

Chapter 3

·         Calculate quantities based on stoichiometric relationships for formulas and balanced chemical equations involving mass, moles, number of atoms, and molarity

·         Calculations involving limiting reagents, theoretical yield, and percent yield

·        Calculations of percent composition for substances

·        Calculations involving empirical and molecular formulas

·        Writing and balancing chemical equations

·        Know the elements that are exist as diatomic molecules

 

Chapter 4

·        Write molecular and  net ionic equations for precipitation reactions and acid base reaction

·        Know how to make a specified volume of a solution having a given molarity

·        Solve dilution problems

·        Solve stoichiometry problems involving molarity

·        Determine the oxidation number of elements in compounds

·        Determine the oxidizing and reducing agent in reactions

·        Balance redox equations using the half-reaction method for acid and base solutions

 

Lab

·        Describe how to make a volumetric solution of a stated concentration

·        Understand and apply the uncertainty of volumetric lab equipment (pipet, graduate cylinders, etc)

·        Calculate percent difference (also called percent error) for experimental quantities vs. theoretical quantities