Week 2: Chem 141 B Schedule

Here is our schedule for the week of 9/8 to 9/14.

Note: Assignments are due on Sunday and Monday evenings at midnight.  Check Mastering Chemistry for more details!

Monday Lecture Materials: Ch141_9-10-2018-slideshowLecture Outline 9-10-2018Class notes 9-10

Wednesday Lecture Materials: Ch141_9-12-2018-slideshowLecture Outline 9-12-2018Class-Notes-9-12

Friday Lecture Materials: Ch141_9-14-2018-slideshowLecture Notes 9-14Class notes 9-14

Lecture slides and notes will be posted here throughout the week.

Week 2 Sat 9/8, Sun 9/9 Mon 9/10 Tue 9/11 Wed 9/12 Thu 9/13 Fri 9/14
In Class Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2
Learning Objs. To understand the basic structure of the atom and its subatomic particles. Quantitative problem solving. Relate the organization of the periodic table to properties. To learn to communicate using the nomenclature used by chemists
Topic Atoms, Molecules, and Ions Atoms, Molecules, and Ions Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Activities Warm-up, Build scaled-up model of an H atom Think-Pair-Share quantative practice problems, Cathode Ray Tube Self assessment of study strategies
Outside of Class
Homework ***Colby Chemistry Assessment (Diagnostic Quiz) on Mastering Chemistry is Due at 11:59*** ***Introduction to Mastering Chemistry is due at 11:59*** Start HW #2 Work on HW #2
Reading 1st Read of Chap 2 2nd read of Chap 2
Other Things to Remember Lab starts this week! More Information. (Scroll down to table) Office Hours: 2:30-4:00 Keyes 314 Office Hours: 1:00-2:30 Keyes 314
Practice Problems 1.13, 1.15, 1.23, 1.29, 1.39, 1.60 1.47, 2.13, 2.19 2.15, 2.29, 2.41 2.47 2.65, 2.67, 2.77, 2.83

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Week 1: Welcome to Chem 141 B!

Here is our schedule for the first week for the 10 am section (141B).

Note: There is nothing due this week but you should do two things as soon as possible:

1) register for Mastering Chemistry

2) review the syllabus this week and reach out if you have any questions or issues.

Friendly reminder: I have office hours in Keyes 314 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm on Wed. and 1-2:30 on Fri. Come say hi!

Slide Show from Class: Ch141_Day1

Slide Show from Friday’s Class: Updated-Ch141_9-7-2018-slidesClass Notes: Measurement Chap 1

Week 1 Sat 9/1 Sun 9/2 Mon 9/3 Tue 9/4 Wed 9/5 Thu 9/6 Fri 9/7
In Class First day of class! Chapter 1
Topic Syllabus. Study Strategies. Classification and Properties of Matter. Matter and Measurement
Activities Lecture, Minute paper Think-pair-share, in class practice problems
Outside of Class
Homework HW#1: Introduction to MasteringChemistry
Reading 1st read of Chap 1 Read the Syllabus
Tasks Sign up for Mastering Chemistry  Complete Colby Chemistry Assessment (on MasteringChemistry)
Practice Problems 1.13, 1.15, 1.23 1.29, 1.39, 1.47, 1.60

 

CH141 General Resources

Mastering Chemistry Homework Website.  (CH1412018)

Instructions  Get Started withMastering Chemistry 2018

Mastering Chemistry Support Page.

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Week I. 9/5/2018

Welcome to General Chemistry at Colby College.   We will use this web page to post class related notices and content.

Outline for 9/5/2018

  • Introductions
  • General class policies:  Syllabus, textbook, homework, exams, laboratory
  • Use of electronic resources
  • Strategies for doing well in chemistry
  • Chapter 1: Matter and Measurement

Lecture Slides:

CH141 – Summer Update – 2018