COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

CHEF 114: CHEMISTRY I

TRIMESTER 2, 2010/2011

Course Code

CHEF114

Course Status

Core

Level

Foundation

Trimester Taught

Credit

Pre-requisites

SPM / O level Chemistry

Assessments

Quizzes (3)

20%

Mid-term test (1)

30%

Final examination

50%

Lecturers

1. AP. Dr. Saifuddin Nomanbhay

2. AP. Dr. Rose Aini Kamarudin
(BA-3-060)
3. Dr. Zaemah Jubri
4. Dr. Chai Mee Kin
5. Miss Elya Sufliza
6. Dr. Syahma

Course Description

(BA-3-038)
(BA-3-039)
(BA-3-067)

This course served as the basic course in Chemistry for

Engineering-based students. This course covers topics on atoms,
molecules and ions, chemical reactions, gases, thermochemistry,
quantum theory and electronic structure of atoms, periodic
relationships among the elements and chemical bonding.
Electrochemistry and some basic organic chemistry topics are
also included.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be

able to acquire basic concepts of chemistry, analyze scientific
concepts and think critically, review the importance and
relevance of chemistry to engineering courses and industry.

Aware of the importance of sciences and mathematics in engineering curriculum and their responsibilities as engineering students;
Ability to communicate effectively;
Ability to function as an effective team player with the capability to lead;
Understand social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of an engineering student;
Ability to undertake self learning and attain knowledge of contemporary issues.

Course Outcomes
Ability to identify, formulate and solve sciences and mathematics problems;

C1-Cognitive:Knowledge
C2-Cognitive:Comprehension
C3-Cognitive:Application
C4-Cognitive:Analysis
C5-Cognitive:Synthesis
C6-Cognitive:Evaluation
P-Psychomotor (Skills)
A-Affective(Attitude)
Acquiring problem solving and technical skills in their respective sciences and mathematics discipline;

Blooms Domain and Levels

Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of sciences and mathematics fundamentals in all engineering courses;

Course Outcomes vs. PO matrix:

C1
&2
C4
C3
A
P
A
A
A

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

1.

2.

3.

Identify and name atoms,

molecules and Ions. Solve
stoichiometric problems based
on balanced chemical equation.
State and/or solve problems
related to gas laws. Describe the
kinetics molecular theory of
gases.
Define the exothermic and
endothermic processes and/or
the first thermodynamic law.
Use thermochemical equation
and Hesss Law to calculate
various heats of reactions.

4. Explain Bohrs atomic theory

and quantum mechanical
description of the hydrogen
atom. Describe quantum
numbers determined by Aufbau,
and Pauli exclusion principles
and Hunds rule.

Explain paramagnetic and

diamagnetic properties of
elements based on unpaired
electrons present. Discuss
periodic variation in physical
properties across a period and
within a group
5. Describe covalent and/or ionic
bondings. Use Lewis structure to
illustrate covalent bonding. Draw
and/or determine the geometrical
shape of molecules based on
VSEPR model. Describe the
formation of hybrid orbitals.
6. Balance redox reaction, describe
electrochemical cells. Calculate
and/or solve the problem related
to electrochemical cell.

7. Name and/or draw hydrocarbons

and/or identify basic organic
compounds with functional
groups.
Assessment Methods
1. Final Exam

CO1
X

CO2
X

CO3
X

CO4
X

CO5
X

CO6
X

CO7
X

2. Mid-term Test /common

3. Quizzes/individual test

X
X

Total student learning time (SLT)

L = Lecture
T = Tutorial
P = Practical
O = Others

X
X

Face to face
L

X
Total guided and
independent learning

O
15

Class Schedule
WEEK
1

TOPICS
1.

1/11/2010
-5/11/2020

5/11/2010:Public
HolidayDeepavali

2&3
8/11/2010
- 12/11/2010
15/11/2010
-19/11/2010
17/11/2020:Public
Holiday- Hari
Raya Haji

ATOMS, MOLECULES AND IONS

(4 hrs lectures + 2 hrs tutorials)

2.

The Atomic Theory

The structure of The Atom
Atomic Number, Mass Number and Isotopes
The periodic Table
Molecules and Ions
Chemical Formulas
Naming Compounds

MASS RELATIONSHIP IN CHEMICAL

REACTIONS
(5 hrs lectures + 4 hrs tutorials)

CHAPTERS
2

Atomic Mass
Avogadros Number and Molar Mass of an
Element
Molecular Mass
The Mass Spectrometer
Percentage Composition of Compounds
Experimental Determination of empirical
formula
Chemical Reactions and Chemical equations
Amounts of Reactants and Products
Limiting Reagents
Reaction Yield
General Properties of Aqueous Solutions
Precipitation Reactions
Oxidation-Reduction Reaction
Concentration of Solutions

3, 4

3.

22/11/2010
- 26/11/2010

QUIZ 1
Topic 1 & 2

5&6

MID-TERM
TEST:
10/12/2010, Fri:
(5.00 7.00pm)

5.

13/12/2010
-17/12/2010

QUANTUM THEORY AND ELECTRONIC

STRUCTURE OF ATOMS
(5 hrs lectures + 4 hrs tutorials)

Theory

20/12/2010
-24/12/2010

27/12/2010
- 31/12/2010

The Nature of Energy and Types of Energy

Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions

Introduction to Thermodynamics

Enthalpy of Chemical Reactions

Calorimetry

Standard Enthalpy of Formation and

Reaction

Heat of Solution and Dilution

7/12/2010:PHAwal Muharam

Substances That Exist as Gases

Pressure of a Gas
The Gas Laws
The Ideal Gas Equation
Gas Stoichiometry
Daltons Law of Partial Pressure
The Kinetics Molecular Theory of Gases
Deviation from Ideal Behaviour

4. THERMOCHEMISTRY
(5 hrs lectures + 4 hrs tutorials)

29/11-3/12/2010
6/12-10/12/2010

7&8

GASES
(4 hrs lectures + 2 hrs tutorials)

6.

From Classical Physics to Quantum

The Photoelectric Effect
Bohrs Theory of Hydrogen Atom
The Dual Nature of the Electron
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Numbers
Atomic Orbitals
Electronic Configuration

PERIODIC RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE

ELEMENTS (3 hrs lectures + 2 hrs tutorials)

Development of the Periodic table

Periodic Classification of the Elements
Periodic Variation in Physical Properties
Ionization Energy
Electron Affinity
Variation in Chemical Properties of the

Representative Elements
10 & 11

7.

CHEMICAL BONDING I: BASIC CONCEPTS

(5 hrs lectures + 4 hrs tutorials)

3/1/2011
-7/1/2011

10/1//2011
-14/1/2011
QUIZ 2
Topic 5 & 6

12

8.

17/1/2011
-21/1/2011

CHEMICAL BONDING II: MOLECULAR

GEOMETRY AND HYBRIDIZATION OF ATOMIC
ORBITALS
(4 hrs lectures + 2 hrs tutorials)

13
24/1/2011
-28/1/2011
QUIZ 3
Topic 7 &8

14
31/1/2011
-4/2/2011

3 & 4 Feb: PHCNY

15

9.

Lewis Dot Symbols

The Ionic Bonding
Lattice Energy of Ionic Compounds
The Covalent Bond
Electronegativity
Writing Lewis Structures
Formal Charge and Lewis Structure
The Concept of Resonance
Exceptions to the Octet Rule
Bond Enthalpy

Molecular Geometry
Dipole Moments
Valence Bond Theory
Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals
Hybridization in Molecules Containing Double
and Triple Bonds

ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(4 hrs lectures + 2 hrs tutorials)

19

Redox reactions
Galvanic Cells
Standard Reduction Potentials
Spontaneity of Redox Reaction
The Effect of Concentration on Cell Emf
Corrosion
Electrolysis

10. INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

(3 hrs lectures + 2 hrs tutorials)

10

Classes of Organic Compounds

Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Aromatic Hydrocarbons,
IUPAC nomenclature

FINAL EXAM WEEK

24

7/2/2011
13/2/2011

References:
1.
2.

Raymond Chang, Chemistry, tenth Edition, 2009, Mc.Graw Hill, New York.
Silberberg, Chemistry-The molecular nature of matter and change third edition, 2003, Mc.Graw
Hill, New York.