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CHEMISTRY 124/106

CHAPTER TIPS

World of Chemistry, Essentials, 4th ed.

 

The list below is in two sections. Section One shows highlights as well as the "competencies" or skills you should expect to gain from textbook chapters 1- 3, 13, 5,  8-  10, 12, and 14. Section Two covers the last three chemistry chapters which are descriptive and address specialized topics.  The areas on which to focus for each chapter are highlighted.
 

Section One

Chapter 1 Living in a World of Chemistry
  
 
-compare chemistry to the other sciences
    -know vocabulary in bold on p. 9
    -what is benefit v. risk analysis?


Chapter 2 The Chemical View of Matter
   
-page 23 is a good graphic for the classification of matter
    - know what a balanced equation is and how to balance simple ones

    -use units to show all math in lab reports as well as for textbook problems; a good illustration of the factor/label method is on page 31 (note the ex. for converting 5.0 in. to 0.14yds).

Chapter 3 Atoms and the Periodic Table
  
-history and names are not as important as the ideas and their development
    -know the fundamental particles, proton, neutron and electron and how they fit in the modern theory of atomic architecture
    -be able to compare and contrast the Bohr atomic theory with the modern one
    -be able to read and create isotopic notation like that given for Neon on page 47
    -outer electronic arrangements are the most important (see p. 52)
    -see the chart on page 58; know how to read the chart - do NOT memorize it! The chart is a tool you will learn to use.
    -the vocab in bold print in section 3.6 is important
    -be able to draw Lewis dot diagrams of all the A elements
    -trends on the chart are labeled by period (row) and by group (column)
    -trends you should know are for:  1) metallic props. (2) atomic radius
(3) metal reactivity and (4) nonmetal reactivity

Chapter 13 Nuclear Changes and Nuclear Power
  
-for alpha, beta and gamma radiation be able to compare the following: charge, mass, penetration
    -page 287-88 has a good explanation of nuclear reactions; be able to write balanced nuclear reactions for alpha, beta or gamma emissions;
    -understand and describe half-life
    -be familiar with applications (ex. medical) and hazards
    -be able to distinguish fission from fusion

Chapter 5 Chemical Bonding and the States of Matter
  
 -all the bold terms are ones to know (good vocabulary)
    -understand and/or describe the following: ion formation, the ionic bond, ionic compounds and their properties
    -nomenclature is an important part of this chapter; this means you should be able to write an ionic compound formula if given the name OR write the name if given the formula
    -for this purpose there is some memorization work:
        know the names/symbols of the A elements
        know the names/formulas of the most common polyatomic ions whose names are listed here: ammonium, hydroxide, acetate, nitrate, sulfate, cyanide, carbonate, bicarbonate, and phosphate (look up their formulas on page 99, table 5.1)
    -be able to describe Covalent Bonds and the atoms that typically make them (single, double and triple
    - define an alkane

    - be able to name binary covalent compounds

    -be able to draw Lewis strucutres (page 103 - 106)
    -be able to distinguish polar vs. nonpolar covalent bonds
    -compare and contrast polar vs. nonpolar molecules
and relate to molecular shape
    - describe Hydrogen Bonding and know why it is important for water
     -be able to discuss and predict Intermolecular Forces
     -be able to discuss the properties of gases
    -know the unique properties of water (sec. 5.7)
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earn the meaning of all bold print terms about solutions
    - define terms: melting point, crystallization, sublimation, condensation

Chapter 8 Chemical Reactivity

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Equation Balancing this is an important skill to master.  Practicing helps. See the drills and explanations p.163.

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The "Mole"  the definition of molar mass is based on mass from the atomic weights listed on the periodic  chart.
Relate moles to balanced chemical equations through molar coefficients.
Be able to answer questions like those in the concept check, 8A, p. 167-168

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Define Reaction Rate, Activation Energy, exothermic, endothermic, entropy

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List factors affecting rate

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Define a dynamic equilibrium

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Use Le Chatelier's Principle  to explain how an equilibrium adjusts to stress

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What are the Laws of Thermodynamics/ What do they mean?

         
  -----MIDTERM EXAM----


Chapter 9 Acid-Base Reactions
As usual, the terms in bold print are important.
For  Acids, Bases and their related topics be able to:

bulletdefine "acid" and "base" ; strong and weak acid/ strong and weak base
bulletwrite formulas and names of common laboratory acids & bases
bulletcite examples of household acids & bases
bulletwrite a balanced neutralization reaction
bulletdefine pH
bulletUse bracket method only to do pH computations
bulletknow the range of possible pH values and what they mean
bulletknow the pH of a few household chemicals (see fig. 9.2)
bulletdefine a buffer and give an example

Chapter 10 Oxidation - Reduction Reactions
 (sections 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 only)

Know bold print terms.

Learn the various definitions of oxidation and reduction which are:

Oxidation: Oxygen gain; Hydrogen loss; electron loss
Reduction: Oxygen loss; Hydrogen gain; electron gain
The most general of these is the electron loss/gain perspective.

A simple memory device is to recall, an oil rig:

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Chapter 12 Energy and Hydrocarbons (sec 12.6- 12.9 only)
and Chapter 14 Organic Chemicals and Polymers

Define hydrocarbon; list the 3 classes; describe their differences
Know formulas, names, and use of methane, propane, butane, etc.

Compare straight chain to branched chain; cylic to aromatic
Be able to write condensed formulas
Describe the benzene molecule
Be able to draw simple molecular structures
Define isomer; draw isomers for a given molecular formula
Compare cis and trans isomers
Know and recognize functional groups of these classes of organic compounds
: alcohols, ethers,
aldehydes, ketones, esters, carboxylic acids
Know examples of addition and condensation polymers

Section Two

Chapter 15 Chemistry of Life (sections 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, and 15.6 only)

Define : chiral, enantiomers,levo- and dextro- isomers, optical isomers, racemic mixtures (ex. thalidomide disaster)
Carbohydrates
 
Sugars
    Monosacs.[glucose,fructose] honey- glucose/fructose mix
    Disaccs [sucrose,maltose,lactose]
Know examples of artificial sweetners
     Polysaccs.[ starch(amylose, amlyopectin),glycogen, cellulose fiber ]

Lipids
waxes, fats, oils, steriods

fats are esters
what are monounsatd, satd and polyunsatd fatty acids?
cis vs, trans unsatd fatty acids

    Atherosclerosis (arterial plaque)
    Cholesterol +protein = lipoprotein (water soluble)
    LDL; HDL

Steroids
cholesterol example
  as a starting material for hormones  [ progesterone, testosterone]

Waxes
esters with long chain R groups

Amino Acids
peptide bond
what are "essential amino acids"?


Chapter 16 Nutrition

Digestion
Digestion= hydrolysis
    H2O + carbs-à ??
    H2O + proteinà ??
    H2O + fatsà ??
Know location; enzymes needed
End products:
1) used for energy 2) used for bio synthesis 3) stored as fat

BMR

Proteins
    complete protein
    Not stored
Diet
    Macro and micronutrients
    RDAs
    FDA pyramid
    Vitamins
        Fat solubles-A(vision),D(Ca uptake),E(antioxidant),K(blood clotting) 
        Water solubles- B, C
    Minerals- macro see p. 413; micro-iron,copper,zinc,iodine & others
food additives
    what's the GRAS list?
food decomposition by oxidation and microorganisms
food preservation - define "hypertonic", "osmosis"
    what are the common antioxidants?
    what are sequestrants?
what are fat calories?

Chapter 17 Chemistry and Medicine

 OTC v. prescription
Largest prescriptions: antibiotics, hypertension(high BP)
Generic v. brand name

Infectious disease
    from 1900 - now

Drugs: (chemotherapy) sulfa, antibiotics, others- cephalosporins, tetracycline, erythromycin

AIDS
Caused by HIV virus; a retrovirus that penetrates & kills T cells of immune system
AZT retards progress, not a cure; toxic side affects

Steroid Hormones
oral birth control pills
HRT (disease, hysto,menopause)
Neurotransmitters
    Norepinephrine,serotonin
Antidepressants
    Dopamine- memory, emotion,muscle movement & Parkinson's conversion of L-dopa

Epinephrine- "fright or flight"
    Uses: cardiac arrest, low BP,asthma,allergic shock

Pain Killers
Alkaloids
Morphine(opiods)
Heroin-synthetic morphine product
Codeine,Demerol
Analgesics/antipyretic/anti-inflm.
Aspirin acetlysalicylic acid
Tylenol - acetaminophen..only one that's Not acidic; NOT anti-inflm
Advil - ibuprofen
Aleve - naproxen
Mood Altering Drugs

Sched 1, sched. 2
Depressants..dose important
Sedation->sleep-->gen. anasth->coma->death
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines (librium, valium)
Stimulants
They increase Norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine
Amphetamines,cocaine
Hallucinogens
Mescaline, LSD, marijuana, PCP

OTC

Antihistamines; decongestants; expectorants; antitussives
 

Sunscreens
uv index
Melanin
MED
Sunscreens absorb UV light (ex. PABA)
SPF

Toothpaste = deter+abrasive
what is tartar? what is plaque?
what are examples of abrasives used in toothpaste?
how does fluoride prevent tooth decay? - what's the chemistry?

Cardiovascular disease
Lovastatin-lowers cholesterol
Diuretics- lowers BP
Vasodilators- for angina
Beta blockers; calcium channel blockers -used to prevent angina & other aspects of heart disease

AntiCA Drugs
CA- unrestrained cell growth; initiation and promotion
Three Treatments: surgery, irradiation, chemo
Chemo:
    Alkylating agents --prevent DNA replication and cell division
    Antimetabolites --also interferes with DNA synthesis.
All these anti CA drugs kill healthy AND CA cells
Side affects
Chemo best for systemic CAs like leukemia

FORENSIC CHEMISTRY

Vocabulary-
    define "forensic"
    generalist vs. specialist
     "criminalist"

review: chem props vs phys props; sci.method

Forensic Analysis [steps]- identify (two types), classify, individualize

class characteristic; natural variation
individual characteristic (examples?)

Fingerprints: 3 types- latent, plastic and negative

Methods of print development: powder dusting, ninhydrin, silver nitrate, iodine, superglue fuming, pht reaction

Color testing- compare to our Kitchen Khem lab

omit sections 6 and 7

 

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