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General Chemistry Course Weekly Reading Guide
Overview
This guide outlines the weekly reading assignments for a college-level general chemistry course, referencing chapters from Chemistry: Structure and Properties by Tro. The material listed is essential for exam preparation and will be reviewed in discussions and homework, though not covered directly in lectures.
Weekly Reading Assignments
Week | Reading Assignment | Main Topics (Inferred) |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (Jan 5–11) | Chapter 7.2–7.5 | Chemical Reactions and Quantities |
Week 2 (Jan 12–18) | Chapter 4.1–4.7 | Molecules and Compounds |
Week 3 (Jan 19–25) | Chapter 11.1–11.3 | Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces |
Week 4 (Jan 26–Feb 1) | Chapter 11.3 | Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces (continued) |
Week 4 (Jan 26–Feb 1) | Chapter 12.3–12.4 | Crystalline Solids and Modern Materials |
Week 5 (Feb 2–8) | Chapter 12.5–12.6 | Crystalline Solids and Modern Materials (continued) |
Week 6 (Feb 9–15) | Chapter 10.1–10.7 | Gases |
Week 7 (Feb 16–22) | Chapter 11.4 | Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces (continued) |
Week 8 (Feb 23–Mar 1) | Chapter 9.1–9.4; 9.6 | Thermochemistry |
Week 9 (Mar 2–8) | Chapter 9.8; 9.10; 9.5; 9.9 | Thermochemistry (continued) |
Week 9 (Mar 2–8) | Chapter 18.1–18.4 | Free Energy and Thermodynamics |
Week 10 (Mar 9–15) | Chapter 18.5–18.8 | Free Energy and Thermodynamics (continued) |
Week 10 (Mar 9–15) | Chapter 11.5–11.9 | Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces (continued) |
Exam Schedule
Midterm 1: Wednesday, February 4
Midterm 2: Wednesday, March 4
Comprehensive Final Exam: Sunday, March 15, 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Key Topics Covered (Inferred from Chapters)
Chemical Reactions and Quantities: Stoichiometry, reaction types, limiting reactants, yields.
Molecules and Compounds: Chemical formulas, molecular structures, naming compounds.
Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces: Properties of states of matter, types of intermolecular forces, phase changes.
Crystalline Solids and Modern Materials: Crystal lattices, unit cells, properties of materials.
Gases: Gas laws, kinetic molecular theory, real gases.
Thermochemistry: Energy, enthalpy, calorimetry, thermodynamic processes.
Free Energy and Thermodynamics: Entropy, Gibbs free energy, spontaneity, equilibrium.
Study Recommendations
Review each chapter thoroughly before the corresponding week.
Focus on key concepts, definitions, and example problems.
Prepare for exams by revisiting all assigned readings and practicing relevant exercises.
Additional info: Chapter numbers and topics correspond closely to standard general chemistry curriculum as outlined in the provided chapter titles.
