From the Syllabus
Unit 1
Grades and Assignments
Chemistry Fun Facts
100

When is your first exam?

Thursday, September 26th from 8:45 - 10:15 PM 


(about 3 weeks)

100

What are the two types of substances that make up most systems?

Pure substances and mixtures

100

What is the name of the platform used for homework in Principles of Chemistry I?

Achieve

100

What is the first element of the periodic table?

Hydrogen

200

Where are professor office hours held?

E208

 Chemistry Building

200

Properties that do not depend on the amount of substance present are called ______ properties.

Intensive

200

When is your first homework assignment due?

11:59 PM on 9/3 (tonight)

200

Approximately how old is the oldest atom in your body?

13.5 billion years old

300

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)

300

The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas

boiling point

300

How many overage points do you get for your homework grade?

13 points

300

What is the most abundant element in the Universe?

Hydrogen (Oxygen is most abundant on Earth)

400

Is extra credit offered in this class? 

Yes, through Iclicker points and overage points

400

What property of Oxygen can be used to separate it from other components?

Boiling point

400

How many points do you need in the class in order to get an A?

850 points

400

Mars is red due to the presence of what chemical element?

Iron (Iron Oxide)

500

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

500

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

500

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 

500

What is the chemical abbreviation for gold on the periodic table?

Au

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