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CAMPION COLLEGE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CAPE UNIT 2 CHEMISTRY CALENDER SEPTEMBER 2008 TO MAY 2009 Instructor: E-mail address: Office: Mrs. Jacquelyn Marshall jacquelynmarshall@hotmail.com [for CAPE chemistry matters only] Staff House Textbook and references: Required: 1. A recognized A-Level chemistry text References: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Cambridge Advanced Series: Environmental Chemistry Cambridge Advanced Series: Methods of Detection and Analysis CAPE chemistry Syllabus CAPE Chemistry Past Papers – Units one and two [2000 to 2008] Spectroscopy handbook form the University of the West Indies (available during field trip) Chang, Robert. (2005). Chemistry 8th edition. USA: McGraw Hill. Ramsden, E. N. (2001). Calculations for A-Level chemistry 4th edition. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes. Redspot. Chemistry (Topical). Singapore: Redspot Publishing. [Purchase current edition] chemsoc.org, a-levelchemistry.co.uk, Websites: chemguide.co.uk, asetute.com, creativechemistry.org.uk Laboratory Reports:  Laboratory reports must be submitted in hard cover lab books Assessment: Graded work for reports # of pieces for each report Percentages Sept. to Dec. 2008 Jan. to April 2009 35 15 50 - Practical / Class work Homework Test Exam 6 4 4 1 35 15 50 100 Course schedule: Module 1 Date Topic Sept. 1 to 5 Organic Chemistry – Structure and Formulae  Carbon compounds – chains and rings  Homologous series  Empirical and molecular formulae  Formulae – molecular, structural (condensed & displayed)  Nomenclature  IUPAC  Isomerism  Homologous series  General formulae Sept. 8 to Organic Chemistry – Functional Group Analysis, 12 Reactions and Mechanisms  Reactions of alkanes  Free radical substitution - alkanes  Reactions of alkenes  Electrophilic addition – alkenes  Hydrogenation of fats (trans-fats) CAMPION J. MARSHALL CAPE CHEMISTRY UNIT 2 CALAENDER 2008 TO 2009 Reading / Research Course notes, Worksheets, Texts, References. Websites chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc, etc. Course notes, Worksheets, Texts, References. Websites chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc, etc. PAGE 1 OF 4 Date Sept. 15 to 19 Topic Organic Chemistry – Functional Group Analysis, Reactions and Mechanisms  Reactions of alcohols  Reactions of halogenoalkanes  Nucleophilic substitution - halogenoalkanes Organic Chemistry – Functional Group Analysis, Reactions and Mechanisms  Reactions of carbonyl compounds  Nucleophilic addition – carbonyl compounds  Reactions of carboxylic acids Organic Chemistry – Functional Group Analysis, Reactions and Mechanisms  Reactions of esters  Saponification  Transesterification / biodiesel  Reactions of primary amines Reading / Research Course notes, Worksheets, Texts, References. Websites chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc, etc. Course notes, Worksheets, Texts, References. 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Websites chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc, etc. Sept. 22 to 26 Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 Oct. 6 to 10 Organic Chemistry – Functional Group Analysis, Reactions and Mechanisms  Reactions of benzene  Electrophilic substitution - benzene Oct. 12 to 24 Organic Chemistry – Functional Group Analysis, Reactions and Mechanisms  Reactions of phenol  Formation of azo compounds  Uses of azo compounds Organic Chemistry –Acidic and Basic Character of Organic Compounds  Acidity of alcohols, phenols and carboxylic acids  Basic character of aliphatic amines, amides, and aromatic amines  Acid-base properties of amino acids Organic Chemistry –Macromolecules  Addition polymerisation  Condensation polymerissation  Monomers and polymers  Protein  Carbohydrate  Monomers of carbohydrate Oct 27 to 30 Nov 3 to 7 Course schedule: Module 2 Date Topic Nov. 10 to Uncertainty in Measurements 14  Analysis of scientific data  Degree of uncertainty in measurement  Laboratory equipment  Calibration Nov. 17 to 21 Titrimetric (Volumetric) Methods of analysis  Principles of titrimetric analysis  Standard solutions  Potentiometric titrations  Conductrimetric titrations  Titrations – acid-base, back, redox Use of titrimetric analysis Reading / Research Course notes, Worksheets, Texts, References. 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MARSHALL CAPE CHEMISTRY UNIT 2 CALAENDER 2008 TO 2009 PAGE 2 OF 4 Date Nov. 24 to 28 Jan. 5 to 9 Jan. 12 to 16 Topic Gravimetric Methods of Analysis  Principles of gravimetric analysis  Equipment for gravimetric analysis  Gravimetry – volatilization  Calculations  Use of gravimetric analysis in quality control Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis  Electromagnetic radiation  Wavelength ranges  Quantized energy levels Ultra Violet Visible Spectroscopy  Origin of UV / VIS  Species that absorb in UV / VIS region  Analytical techniques  Beer/Lambert’s Law  UV/VIS and quantitative analysis Infrared Spectroscopy  Origin of IR  Analytical techniques  Limitations of IR  Use of IR to identify functional groups in organic compounds  Use of IR in monitoring air pollutants Mass Spectroscopy  Principles of mass spectroscopy  Mass spectra  Use of mass spectral data Chromatographic Methods of Separation  Principles of chromatography  Retention factor  Retention time  Visualizing agent  Solvent front  Steps in chromatography  Common stationary phase  Application of chromatography Phase Separations  Chemical principles of simple distillation  Chemical principles of fractional distillation  Raoult’s Law  Boiling point / composition curve  Distillation under reduced pressure  Chemical principle of steam distillation  Principles of solvent extraction  Separation of mixtures  Application of distillation methods Reading / Research Course notes, Worksheets, Texts, References. 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MARSHALL CAPE CHEMISTRY UNIT 2 CALAENDER 2008 TO 2009 PAGE 3 OF 4 Date Feb 9 to 13 Topic Aluminium  Production process  Uses and physical & chemical properties  Impact of industry on environment Crude Oil  Separation of components  Uses of components  Impact of industry on environment Ammonia  Haber Process  Uses  Impact of industry on environment Ethanol  Manufacture – fermentation and distillation  Uses  Social and economic impact  Impact of industry on environment Week of Ash Wednesday Update on - Industry and the Environment Project Due first class after Easter Vacation Chlorine  Electrolysis of brine using the diaphragm cell  Economic advantage of diaphragm cell process  Industrial importance of halogens  Impact of chlor-alkali industry on environment Sulphuric Acid  Contact process  Industrial importance of sulphur  Impact of industry on environment Water  Water cycle  Methods of water purification  Dissolved oxygen  Sources of water pollution  Tests for water pollutants  Sampling and analysis of water The Atmosphere  Ozone concentration  CFCs  Effect of ozone on human life The Atmosphere  CO2 balance – equilibrium, C cycle  Green-house effect  Global warming  Photochemical smog  Products of combustion  Primary and secondary pollutants  NOx – concenteration, N cycle  Pollution – prevention and control Solid Waste  Reduce, reuse, recycle  Methods of waste reduction  Impact on terrestrial environment Week of Good Friday Week after Good Friday Presentation – Project – Industry and the Environment Pre-exam exam Reading / Research Course notes, Worksheets, Texts, References. Research project Related websites Feb. 16 to 20 Course notes, Worksheets, Texts, References. Research project Related websites Feb 23 to 27 Mar. 2 to 6 Course notes, Worksheets, Texts, References. Research project Related websites Mar. 9 to 13 Course notes, Worksheets, Texts, References. Research project Related websites Course notes, Worksheets, Texts, References. Research project Related websites Course notes, Worksheets, Texts, References. Research project Related websites Mar 16 to 20 Mar 23 to 27 Mar. 30 to Apr 3 Course notes, Worksheets, Texts, References. Research project Related websites Apr. 6 - 10 Apr. 13 -17 Apr. 20 -24 Apr. 27 -30 CAMPION J. MARSHALL CAPE CHEMISTRY UNIT 2 CALAENDER 2008 TO 2009 PAGE 4 OF 4