Chemistry 101 Elise Mc Carren 2026 Chemistry Annex

To Get Started! • Go to www. chem. illinois. edu – Click on Course

Materials Textbook: Introductory Chemistry, 9 th Ed. , S. S. Zumdahl and D. J.

LON-CAPA Electronic Homework • Can access from course website: www. chem. illinois. edu •

Creating a Positive Learning Environment for Everyone • Be respectful of your classmates –

Lectures • Provide a “big picture” – How do we think about “science”? –

Everybody Writes The containers to the right all have different argon samples at the

Demonstrations • Predict • Observe • Explain

Chemistry is symbolic. Wanna hear a joke about sodium? Na What about potassium?

What measurements would need to be made? National Geographic “How Hard Can it Be?

Friday Sections • Smaller groups, more details in solving problems. • You must take

Lab Sections • Lab write-ups must consist of coherent explanations and complete sentences. •

Exams • Evening exams (7 -8: 30 pm). Dates given in the Lab Book.

Some Advice • Read the text. Not like a novel, but deeply and critically.

Chemistry Learning Center • Open next week! • 2021 Chemistry Annex – Walk in

Tonight’s Homework • Purchase i. Clicker! • Go to www. chem. illinois. edu –

After Lecture Today • Office Hours Until 11: 30 am – Follow me to

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Chemistry 101 • • • Elise Mc. Carren 2026 Chemistry Annex emccarr 2@illinois. edu 217 -300 -5899 Office Hours: After lecture until 10: 30 in the Chem library, 1: 30 -3 pm Wednesday • And by appointment • Open door policy

To Get Started! • Go to www. chem. illinois. edu – Click on Course Web Sites – Click on Chemistry 101 – Watch all videos on Announcements page

Materials Textbook: Introductory Chemistry, 9 th Ed. , S. S. Zumdahl and D. J. De. Coste Syllabus/Lab Manual: Chemistry 101 Syllabus and Lab Book, Fall 2018 i. Clicker: This can be purchased in the bookstore. Calculator: A simple calculator that performs scientific notation (graphing calculators are also okay EXCEPT for Ti-Nspire). Lab Notebook: Any notebook will work for the lab.

LON-CAPA Electronic Homework • Can access from course website: www. chem. illinois. edu • Homework – “unlimited” attempts (99) • Post-Lecture Questions – 8 attempts • Prelecture Assignments – 2 attempts (read the textbook sections first!)

Creating a Positive Learning Environment for Everyone • Be respectful of your classmates – Put cell phones in “airplane” mode – Turn off tablets – Close laptops – Save conversation for clicker portions of lecture

Lectures • Provide a “big picture” – How do we think about “science”? – How do we solve a problem? • Interactive – Demonstrations and small groups. – I expect and encourage questions. – Participation expected through clickers.

Everybody Writes The containers to the right all have different argon samples at the same temperature. Select 1 the sample with the highest pressure OR state that all pressures are equal. Explain. Container 1 and 2 each contain equal numbers of particles of ideal helium and neon gas, 2 respectively, both at the same temperature and volume. How do the pressures compare? Explain.

Demonstrations • Predict • Observe • Explain

Chemistry is symbolic. Wanna hear a joke about sodium? Na What about potassium?

Predict, Observe, Explain

Hindenburg Disaster, 1937

Is this possible? •

What measurements would need to be made? National Geographic “How Hard Can it Be? ” Los Angeles, CA

Friday Sections • Smaller groups, more details in solving problems. • You must take an active role. • Textbook homework due (assigned problems listed in Lab Book, p. 15)

Lab Sections • Lab write-ups must consist of coherent explanations and complete sentences. • This is another chance for discussion of chemical principles.

Exams • Evening exams (7 -8: 30 pm). Dates given in the Lab Book. • Multiple choice and free response. • Emphasis on understanding. • Previous exams will be posted.

Some Advice • Read the text. Not like a novel, but deeply and critically. • Be careful of the Complete Solutions Manual. • 2021 Chemistry Annex

Chemistry Learning Center • Open next week! • 2021 Chemistry Annex – Walk in tutors • 9 am – 5 pm Mon - Fri – TA Office Hours – Reference materials

Tonight’s Homework • Purchase i. Clicker! • Go to www. chem. illinois. edu – Click on Course Web Sites – Click on Chemistry 101 A/D – Watch all videos on Announcements page • Lon-Capa Pre-lecture Assignment due 8: 00 am Thursday • Textbook Chapter 2, 3, and 5 problems, specific assignment listed on p. 15 of Lab Book – Due Friday in discussion

After Lecture Today • Office Hours Until 11: 30 am – Follow me to the library if you want to come! • Books available to use in the Chemistry Library (170 Noyes)