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Chemistry

Chemistry of Main Group Elements

CHM2301
Two hours English

Chemistry of Main Group Elements

CHM
CHM1103 General Chemistry 2
Two hours One requisite
1 Comparison between some properties of the elements inside the period such as; ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity, and atomic size
2 Horizontal, perpendicular, and diagonal relationships in periodic table; Hydrogen and its position & properties, its isotopes, and chemical properties
3 s-block elements; electronic configuration, size, hardness, melting points – chemical properties; chemical reactivity with metals, nitrogen, acids, complexes formation – solubility and hydration – solubility in ammonia
4 Halides – some chemical properties of lithium and magnesium – diagonal relationship between lithium and magnesium elements
5 Chemical properties of beryllium and differences between it and second group elements – diagonal relationship between beryllium and aluminum
6 p-block elements; their electronic configuration, properties, and their compounds – properties of the first element in each group and compare it with the last element – inert pair effect –metallic and non-metallic properties of groups
7 Independent study of the third, fourth and fifth groups
8 Independent study of the sixth, seventh and inert gases groups
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Knowing the physical and chemical properties of s-block elements

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Understanding the physical and chemical properties of p-block elements

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.1 Mapped to: S2

Apply the atomic size of elements with their ionization potential, electron affinity and electro-negativity and other properties

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Compere between group IA and IIA

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.3 Mapped to: S3

Discuss the chemical behavior of groups in p-block elements from comparative view

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Work individually to use the on-line libraries for searching and interpreting the course topics.

Teaching Strategy Web-based study
Assessment Methods Assignments in blackboard
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate and then write constructive reports related to course topics.

Teaching Strategy Library visits Web-based study
Assessment Methods Discussion report about a course item in blackboard
Assessment
Weight
Homework or activities.
20%
Two Periodic Exams.
30%
Final Exam (2 hours exam)
50%
Total
100%