CHM 106W - Technical Chemistry

Credits: 5
Instructional Contact Hours: 8

Provides inorganic and organic chemistry knowledge and the technical skills foundation essential for employment as a technician in a variety of chemistry-based professions. Includes analytical instrumentation use.

Prerequisite(s): CHM 101W, CHM 105W or CHM 111 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 60 Lab Hours: 60
Meets MTA Requirement: Natural Science Lab
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Apply the fundamental concepts of chemistry to industrial and process systems
1. Identify the major groups of chemicals manufactured
2. Calculate volumes of regular solids including large rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical storage tanks and pipes
3. Distinguish between specific gravity and density
4. Distinguish between batch and continuous processes
5. Perform stoichiometry calculations using flow rates of substances
6. Identify the limiting factor in a process (amounts of reactant(s), mixing, heat transfer capacity, time)
7. Distinguish between latent and sensible heat
8. Explain the function of industrial separation techniques including
  1. Distillation
  2. Liquid-Liquid Extraction
  3. Adsorption
  4. Absorption
  5. Leaching
  6. Crystallization
  7. Filtration
9. Discuss water treatment processes including ion-exchange resins and demineralizers
10. Discuss factors that may influence and how they influence the reaction rate: temperature, pressure, concentration, surface area, and catalyst
11. Identify examples of catalysts used in industrial processes and describe the implications of poisoning the catalyst
12. Apply the principles of chemical equilibrium including:
  1. Define dynamic equilibrium
  2. Discuss Le Chatelier's Principle including concentration, pressure/volume, and temperature effects
  3. Describe the role of equilibrium in controlling a chemical process
  4. Discuss shifting equilibrium by removing product from the reaction mix
Demonstrate an understanding of chemistry concepts using molecular structure
1. Classify compounds as organic or inorganic
2. Demonstrate knowledge of acids and bases
  1. Distinguish between acids and bases using the Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis theories
  2. Discuss the logarithmic pH scale including interpreting a pH as acidic or basic
  3. Identify physical properties, uses, and hazards of common acids and bases.
  4. Describe the formations of acids from nonmetal oxides and the formation of bases from metal oxides.
  5. Perform the calculations associated with a titration.
  6. Perform a titration using a pH meter and graph the pH vs. milliliters of titrant.
3. Distinguish between crystalline and amorphous solids
4. Differentiate between oxidation and reduction
5. Identify the oxidizing and reducing agents in a redox reaction
6. Identify functional groups in a structure and draw functional groups from names including alkane, alkene, alkyne, aromatic ring, alcohol, ether, thiol, aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid, ester, acid halide, acid anhydride, amide, amine, and nitrile
7. Discuss natural sources and commercial uses for organic molecules containing a given functional group
8. Explain the role of hybridization in formation of single, double, and triple bonds on carbon and other atoms
9. Represent molecules using molecular, structural, and skeletal formulas as well as using space-filling and ball-and-stick models
10. Distinguish between structural isomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, and conformers
11. Discuss origin and utility of octane number system
12. Distinguish saturated from unsaturated hydrocarbons from structures and formulas
Demonstrate understanding of organic nomenclature
1. Distinguish between IUPAC and common names of common organic molecules
2. Write IUPAC names and formulas/structures involving alkane, alkene, alkyne, aromatic ring, alcohol, ether, thiol, aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid, ester, acid halide, acid anhydride, amide, amine, and nitrile functional groups
3. Write IUPAC names and formulas/structures involving halogens and common branches including methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, and isobutyl
Apply the concepts of molecular structure to explain the properties of organic compounds
1. Identify and explain trends in physical properties (including solubility, melting point, and boiling point) based on the molecular structure of molecules
2. Distinguish between an organic reaction and an inorganic reaction
3. Describe the relationship of acids, bases, electrophiles and nucleophiles to the reactivity of organic molecules
4. Classify addition, substitution, and elimination reactions
5. Write equations for common reactions of molecules containing alkane, alkene, alkyne, aromatic ring, alcohol, ether, thiol, aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid, ester, acid halide, acid anhydride, amide, amine, and nitrile functional groups
Demonstrate an understanding of of polymers
1. Distinguish between natural and synthetic polymers
2. Represent polymers in terms of their repeating units
3. Distinguish between addition and condensation polymers
4. Write formulas for condensation and addition polymers, given the monomer
5. Identify polymers from their tradenames using standard reference materials
6. Recognize characteristics of common polymeric materials and thereby classify the polymer into major categories such as polyethylene, polystyrene, polyurethane, silicone polymer, PET, etc.
7. Demonstrate understanding of the functional characteristics of common polymers
8. Differentiate between thermoset vs. thermoplastic resins, films and fibers
9. Recognize the role of polymer properties in determining recycling capability
10. Recognize the importance and uses of silicone polymers
11. Discuss the relationship between the structure of synthetic polymers to their natural/biochemical analogs:
  1. Classify carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins according to their structure, function, solubility and composition
  2. Differentiate between carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
  3. Discuss the utility of these monomeric macromolecules in the formation of polymers
  4. Recognize foods that are major sources of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates
Demonstrate Laboratory Skills
1. Use appropriate safety protocols
  1. Recognize laboratory hazards
  2. Assess risk during laboratory work
  3. Minimize risk during laboratory work by utilizing proper PPE and equipment
  4. Prepare for emergencies by knowing the locations of lab safety equipment including safety shower, eye-wash fountain, fire extinguisher, etc.
2. Explain terms on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) including oxidizer, corrosive, and flammable
3. Use Safety Data Sheets in proper context
  1. Identify chemicals by IUPAC name, tradename, common name, formula, and/or CAS number as appropriate
4. Use technology associated with a science laboratory including
  1. Construct a graph using a spreadsheet or similar program
  2. Calibrate and use a pH meter
  3. Correctly use and read a digital and analog caliper
5. Choose proper equipment for a specific task
6. Discuss calibration of instruments and its importance.
7. Utilize appropriate sampling techniques
8. Perform measurements with appropriate devices
9. Record data or observations
10. Analyze data or results of an experiment
11. Use evidence to form conclusions
12. Make decisions using the scientific method
Communicate effectively using the language of science
1. Use reference books to locate physical and chemical properties as well as safety information
2. Use internet search engines to locate chemical information above and also vendor information, career opportunities, and opinions on social issues regarding chemicals
3. Evaluate the credibility of information retrieved from the internet
4. Determine the information required to make a chemical decision
5. Pay close attention to detail and observe trends
6. Write in the appropriate context including
  1. Standard operating procedures
  2. Laboratory Reports
  3. Research Reports
  4. Informal writing to learn new concepts