General Chemistry I Lab

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Course Number: CHEM101L

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This lab-only course is designed as a standalone addition to StraighterLine’s General Chemistry I course. Students will complete at home laboratory experiments, track and record results and take lab-based assessments to meet the lab requirement. The labs are provided by eScience Labs, a leading provider of at home lab kits and supplemental online materials. This course will give the student a solid foundation for further study into laboratory sciences.

Information about the required lab kit is available in the "Course Text" tab below.

college credits

Self Paced

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10/4/14 by maiurix4

This course seems to be for science majors. I was looking for a basic Intro to Chemistry course to take for as an Elementary Education major. This course was much more intense than I anticipated. It was, by far, the most difficult class I have taken. Straighterline courses are not for the faint of heart. The instructions for the labs can be confusing so I suggest students organize their materials and ask questions from the student advisor BEFORE beginning the labs.

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10/4/14 by maiurix4

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9/21/14 by rojo45390

Would probably be a much better course if taken with Chem I class

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9/21/14 by rojo45390

Would probably be a much better course if taken with Chem I class

Content Rating	60 100
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9/18/14 by adrianaamon

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9/18/14 by adrianaamon

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7/22/14 by negrinis70

Focusing is the key

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7/22/14 by negrinis70

Focusing is the key

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7/21/14 by kellylowe43

Good course, the kit that went along with it was missing some things that were needed for the experiments. It also contained more items than necessary, specifically more experiments than were called for. This seemed like a waste of money and materials. Some of the lab protocols were hard to understand and made the experiments difficult to complete.

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7/21/14 by kellylowe43

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Course Objectives

After completing this course, student will:

have a clear understanding of lab safety protocol
understand the scientific and have experience applying it during laboratory experiments
recognize what makes a successful analysis
have conducted successful experiments
understand why molecules have a particular shape
understand and approximate the importance of Avogadro’s Number
recognize balanced chemical equations
observe how a catalyst affects a reaction
understand how to appropriately draft a lab report
understand how to evaluate hypotheses in terms of data created by lab experiments

Lab	Title	Objectives
1	Lab Safety	Understand the importance of safety in the chemistry laboratory Learn the chemistry safety rules Understand what to do in case of a chemistry laboratory accident Demonstrate the safety rules by creating a safe chemistry laboratory environment
2	The Scientific Method	Demonstrate how to safely and effectively conduct independent laboratory experiments Distinguish between statements that are testable by science and those that are not Write a testable hypothesis Carry out a controlled, repeatable, experiment to test the hypothesis
3	Data Analysis and Graphing	Collect measurement data such as mass, volume, and density, using the most appropriate tools Demonstrate the impact of unit conversations and significant figures during data analysis Review data and construct corresponding graphs Apply the scientific method to determine what happens to a gummy candy after soaking in water
4	Molar Mass	Identify and understand the relevance of Avogadro’s number Experimentally determine the grams of a substance and convert to moles
5	Electron Configuration	Identify elements using a flame test Determine the electron configuration of known elements Apply the concepts of quantized atomic energy Interpret the relationship between color and wavelength
6	Molecular Geometry: The VSEPR Model	Draw Lewis Dot Structures of main group elements Predict the geometries of simple polyatomic molecules using the VSEPR bonding theory Draw sketches of molecules using the correct geometric angles for bonds
7	Evaluating Precipitation Reactions	Identify the solid that forms in a precipitation reaction Calculate the theoretical, actual, and percent yield from the precipitation reaction
8	Using the Ideal Gas Law	Determine the relationship between pressure and temperature Understand how to use Charles’s Law Understand how to use the Ideal Gas Law

There are no prerequisites to take General Chemistry with Lab, however it is recommended that students have completed Introductory Algebra or it's equivalent (or higher) prior to beginning the course and that they also have completed or plan to complete General Chemistry I within 6 months of taking this course.

This course utilizes custom lab kit from eScience Labs which costs $105 plus shipping. Click the kit code [kit4444] to purchase from eScience Labs. Please note that purchasing the correct kit is essential to your success in the course.

NOTE - This course is now utilizing an updated kit from eScienceLabs, so please be sure to have purchased kit4444 to ensure proper alignment between your lab materials and the course content.

In order to save money for our students we have worked with ESL to eliminate certain household items which added to a much higher cost of standard kit. You will need to furnish the items below to complete the labs. Each item can be found at most grocery stores or in your pantry. Download the list.

Lab 1:

Distilled water

Lab 2:

Paper towel
1 Penny
Tap water

Lab 3:

Camera (camera phone)
Penny
Printer
Distilled water
Calculator
Paper towel
Scissors

Lab 4:

Calculator
Paper towel

Lab 6:

Camera (camera phone)
Printer

Lab 7:

Camera (camera phone)
Tap water

Lab 8:

Ice
Pencil
Stopwatch/clock
Tap water
Clear tape
Internet
Warm tap water
Distilled water

StraighterLine provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher. If you have chosen a Partner College to award credit for this course, your final grade will be based upon that college's grading scale. Only passing scores will be considered by Partner Colleges for an award of credit.

There are a total of 500 points in the course*:

Topic	Assessment	Points
	Access Code Assignment	40
1	Lab + Exam: Introduction to Safety	85 + 35
2	Lab + Exam: The Scientific Method	85 + 35
3	Lab + Exam: Data Analysis and Graphing	85 + 35
4	Lab + Exam: Molar Mass	85 + 35
5	Lab + Exam: Electron Configuration	85 + 35
6	Lab + Exam: The VSEPR Model	85 + 35
7	Lab + Exam: Evaluating Precipitation Reactions	85 + 35
8	Lab + Exam: Using the Ideal Gas Law	85 + 35
Total		1000

*Please note that not every piece of the lab will carry a grade but any required materials (as reflected in lab instructions must be completed to be eligible for a transcript. Uploads required include lab exercises (Word documents) and digital photographs of laboratory exercises. If these files are not submitted StraighterLine will not be able to provide students a final grade.

Information about the required lab kit is available in the "Course Text" tab below.

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