From the Syllabus
When is your first exam?
Thursday, September 26th from 8:45 - 10:15 PM
(about 3 weeks)
What are the two types of substances that make up most systems?
Pure substances and mixtures
What is the name of the platform used for homework in Principles of Chemistry I?
Achieve
What is the first element of the periodic table?
Hydrogen
Where are professor office hours held?
E208
Chemistry Building
Properties that do not depend on the amount of substance present are called ______ properties.
Intensive
When is your first homework assignment due?
11:59 PM on 9/3 (tonight)
Approximately how old is the oldest atom in your body?
13.5 billion years old
Besides SI, what other resources are available on the syllabus and the course website?
Professor and TA office hours
Tutor Iowa
Chemistry Center (E225)
(More on Uiowa website and ICON)
The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas
boiling point
How many overage points do you get for your homework grade?
13 points
What is the most abundant element in the Universe?
Hydrogen (Oxygen is most abundant on Earth)
Is extra credit offered in this class?
Yes, through Iclicker points and overage points
What property of Oxygen can be used to separate it from other components?
Boiling point
How many points do you need in the class in order to get an A?
850 points
Mars is red due to the presence of what chemical element?
Iron (Iron Oxide)
How many Labs are you required to attend in order to pass the course?
AT LEAST FOUR OUT OF SIX LABS + Receive at least 100 points
Air is a mixture of many substances, including nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, and water. Which of the following properties of substances are "differentiating characteristics" that could be used to separate or identify each component?
- Temperature
- Boiling Point
- Pressure
- Mass
- Density
- Solubility in water
- Volume
- Boiling point
- Density
- Solubility in water
How many total points are offered in this class? How are they broken down?
1010 possible points:
375 from tests
125 from final
200 from lab and case study
195 from homework
105 from discussion
10 bonus points from Iclicker
What is the chemical abbreviation for gold on the periodic table?
Au