Course Outline/Lecture Schedule :CHE 101, SEMESTER 1 of 2020-2021

Lecture#, Date Topic

WEEK # 1.Matter and Measurement [1 lecture]
Sept 14 No content. Welcome and introduction; structure of the course, rules, expectations
and requirements. Relative weights of assessment pieces, etc.
1.1.1.Basic Concepts: states of matter, atoms, molecules, classification, elements
L1 1.1.2. Units of measurement
WEEK 1 Sept 16 1.1.3. Uncertainty in measurement: accuracy and precision, the concept of
significant figures and their use in calculation.
1.1.4. Dimensional analysis: conversions among units (illustrative examples and
practice)
2. Atoms, Molecules and Ions [4 lectures]
L2 2.2.1. The modern view of atomic structure: probability distribution of an electron
Sept 18 vs definite orbits, atomic weights (absolute atomic weights and relative atomic
weights), definition of atomic number and atomic weight
L3 2.3.1. The Periodic Table: as an arrangement of elements by order of atomic number;
Sept 21 the periodicity in chemical behavior; trends in physical and chemical properties;
definition of groups and periods
L4 2.4.1. Molecules and Molecular Compounds: the combination of non-metallic
Sept 23 atoms to form molecules; the stability of a full outer shell as a driving force;
WEEK 2 representation of molecules by Lewis Structures; the existence of discrete molecules
and reason for relatively low m.p. and b.p. of molecular compounds
2.4.2. . Introduction to ionic bonding: as electron transfer from metal to a non-metal
to form charged species
L5 2.5.1. Ionic Bonding Continued: the attainment of a full outer shell as oppositely-
Sept 25 charged ions are formed; the resulting electrostatic attraction of the –vely and +vely
charged ions to form an ionic bond; the giant structure of a crystal lattice; reason for
high m.p. and b.p. of ionic compounds
2.5.2. Naming of inorganic compounds; rules for naming inorganic compounds and
class exercises
3. Stoichiometry: Calculations with Chemical Formulas and Equations [6 Lectures]
L6 3.6.1. Chemical Equations: as symbolic representation of chemical transformations
Sept 28 (atomic rearrangements) when substances interact with one another; examples of
familiar chemical equations and their interpretation as per the concept above
WEEK 3 3.6.2. Formula weights, Avogadro’s number and the mole: extension of the
concept of atomic weight to formula weight in ionic compounds , and molecular
weight in molecular compounds
L7 3.7.1. . Avogadro’s number and the Mole: definition of Avogadro’s number as the
October 2 very large number 1.622 x 1023; the number to be understood as having been assigned
the name “mole” in the same way as 2 of anything is called a “couple”, 4 is called a
“quartet”, 8 an “octet”, etc.
3.7.2. The Mole as Applied to Chemistry: to be understood as a counting unit in
chemistry because atoms and molecules are so small that any physically measurable
quantity of matter will contain such large numbers that it would be impractical to
count individual atoms and molecules (cf “dozen” as a counting units for egg
farmers!)
L8 3.8.1.The concept of atomic mass units and its application (illustration with
October 5 examples)
3.8.2. Determination of the number of moles of atoms of each element in a given
formula unit (worked examples)
3.9.1. Empirical Formulas (conceptualization): as the simplest whole-number ratio
L9 (Oct 7) in which atoms/elements making up the formula unit of a compound are found. To be
also understood in terms of the ratio of moles in which the elements are combined
WEEK 4 3.9.2. Empirical Formulas (calculation): determining the EF from data providing
numbers of moles of elements within a given compound. How to relate the EF to the
molecular formula
L10(Oct 9) 3.10.1. Quantitative Calculations Using Balanced Equations: conceptualize
equation balancing as Law of Conservation of Mass; understand chemical
equivalencies in terms of moles. Calculate moles when given masses and vice versa
 L11(Oct 12) 3.11.1. Quantitative Calculations Using Balanced Equations: (continued)
3.11.2. Limiting Reactant: Concept and exercises in calculating reaction yields
4. Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry [7 Lectures]
WEEK 5 L12(Oct 14) 4.12.1. General properties of aqueous solutions ,Precipitation Reactions
L13(Oct 16) 4.13.1. Acid-Base Reactions
L14(Oct 19) 4.14.1. Acid-Base Reactions
L15(Oct 21) 4.15.1. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
WEEK 6 L16(Oct 23) 4.16.1. Balancing Oxidation-Reduction Reactions (using ½ reaction method)
L17(Oct 26) 4.17.1. Balancing Oxidation-Reduction Reactions (using ½ reaction method), contd
L18(Oct 28) 4.18.1. Concentration of Solutions, Solution stoichiometry
WEEK 7 5. Electronic Structure of Atoms [ 8 Lectures]
L19(Oct 30) 5.19.1. Wave Nature and particle of Light, Photons and quantization of Energy
L20(Nov 2) 5.20.1. The Bohr Model; Interaction of light and electrons (absorption and emission of
light during electronic transitions)
L21(Nov 4) 5.21.1. Wave behavior of matter, Quantum numbers and the concept of atomic orbitals
WEEK 8 L22(Nov 6) 5.22.1. Mathematical relationship among the four quantum numbers
L23(Nov 9) 5.23.1. Atomic orbitals: as three dimensional regions in space around the nucleus
defined by the angular momentum and magnetic properties of an electron. The shapes
of orbitals as determined by l and their orientation as determined by ml
WEEK 9 L24(Nov 11) 5.24.1. Many electron atoms and electron configurations; Electron Configurations of
monatomic ions
L25(Nov 13) 5.25.1. Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table
L26(Nov 16) 5.26.1. Electron Configuration and the Periodic Table
6. Periodic Properties of the Elements [2 Lectures]
L27(Nov 18) 6.27.1. Sizes of Atoms and Ions, Ionization Energy
WEEK 10 L28(Nov 20) 6.28.1. Ionization Energy, Electron Affinities
7. Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding [5 Lectures]
L29(Nov 23) 7.29.1. Chemical bonds, Lewis Structures , Octet rule, Ionic and covalent bonding
L30(Nov 25) 7.30.1. Bond polarity and electronegativity, Drawing Lewis structures
L31(Nov 27) 7.31.1. Lewis structures and resonance
WEEK 11 L32(Nov 30) 7.32.1. Exceptions to the octet rule
L33(Dec 2) 7.33.1.Exceptions to the octet rule, introduction to VSEPR
WEEK 12 8. Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories [3 Lectures]
L34(Dec 4) 8.34.1. VSEPR Theory and Molecular Shapes
L35(Dec 7 ) 8.35.1. Molecular Shape and Molecular Polarity
L36(Dec 9) 8.36.1 Molecular Shape and Molecular Polarity
WEEK13

Instructors: Steam 1: (8:00-9:00, 233/G12): Dr. M.R.Nnyepi; Block 237/Office 246

Stream 2: (9:00-10:00, 233/G12): Dr. B. Nkoane; Block 246/Office S115

Steam 3: (11:00-12:00, 252/001): Dr. D. Mapolelo; Block 237/Office 239

Prof. Oyetunji; Block 237/Office 240

Stream 4: (12:00-13:00, 252/001): Dr. D.T. Takuwa; Block 237/Office 226