Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

General Tinio Street, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

GENERAL CHEMISTRY
GE ELEC 102

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NEUST VISION
NEUST is a locally responsive and internationally relevant and recognized
University of Science and Technology.

PANANAW
Ang NEUST ay Pamantasan ng Agham at Teknolohiyang matugunin sa
pambansang pangangailangan, napapanahon, at kinikilala sa daigdig.

NEUST MISSION
To develop new knowledge and technologies and transform human resources
into productive citizenry to bring about development impact to local and
international communities.

LAYON
Makalinang ng mga bagong kaalaman at teknolohiya, at baguhing-anyo ang
yamang katauhan upang maging mabungang mamamayan na mag dadala ng
kaunlaran at pagbabago sa pambansa at pandaigdigang pamayanan.

GOAL OF THE COLLEGE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

The College of Public Administration and Disaster Management shall provide relevant
and quality education in the field of public governance and disaster management both in
the tertiary and advanced studies by offering courses with strong public service
orientation and ethical foundation to produce public administrators and community
leaders imbued with aspirations indispensable to contribute to local, national and global
development.

Objectives:

1. To provide life-long learning to public administrators through innovative and

relevant instructions and training programs in the field of public governance and
disaster management.
2. To ensure the provision of quality education in the field of public administration
and disaster management both in the tertiary and advanced studies
3. To conduct research and generate new knowledge in the field of Public
Administration, Disaster Management and Community resilience including
Indigenous Peoples Groups/Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs).
4. To work for the protection and promotion of high standards of ethics in public
service both in theory and in practice.
5. To commit to the development of resilient communities by undertaking research-
based extension programs in public administration and disaster management.
6. To establish and strengthen institutional linkages supporting instruction,
research, extension and production functions.
7. To develop and enhance professional skills and knowledge in public and disaster
management.

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Course Code: GE ELEC 102

Course Title: General Chemistry
Course Pre-requisite: None
Course Description:
The course involves basic principles of chemistry: properties,
structure, transformations and energy involved in the transformations
of matter.

Program Outcomes:
A. Adequate knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of good governance
B. High appreciation for the demands and challenges of public service
C. High ethical values for public service, accountability, nationalism, and
sustainability
D. Strong sense of duty to promote and protect public interest especially for the
depressed and marginalized communities
E. Adequate skills in management including planning, implementation,
monitoring, and human, material and resource management for government
and civil society organizations
F. Adequate ability to engage in scientific research and national decision-
making

Course Outcomes:
Students should be able to:
a) Determine the fundamental knowledge in Chemistry.
b) Explain the significance of Chemistry in everyday lives
c) Identify the applications of Chemistry in the environment and daily human
functions
d) Perform analysis and solve problems involving basic chemical equations and
concepts

Classroom Rules and Regulations (For Regular Classes. Others are subject to
applicability to chosen learning modality)
Attendance (Part II, item G of the Approved NEUST Student Handbook)
Prompt and regular attendance in all classes is required to all students
A student is considered late or tardy and shall receive a half-absence if
he arrives in class during the first third fraction of the scheduled class
time.
A student is held responsible for all assignment and for the entire content
of the course missed, regardless of the reasons for his absence.

Changing of Classes (Part II, item D of the Approved NEUST Student Handbook)
Change of classes/sections shall be allowed subject to the approval of the
Dean upon recommendation of the faculty adviser concerned, and must
be done one week after the regular registration period.

Discontinuance of Studies (Part II, item F of the Approved NEUST Student

Handbook)
A certificate of transfer credential (Honorable Dismissal) should be
requested from the Registrar when circumstances render such a step

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necessary. This certificate should be requested as soon as the student

decides to discontinue his studies at the university
If the student discontinues his/her course or accumulates more than the
maximum number of allowable absences for that course without written
permission from his Dean, a mark of “dropped” is recorded from the
course

Leave of Absence (Part II, item J of the Approved NEUST Student Handbook)
Prolonged leave of absence shall require a written petition to the Dean or
equivalent official stating the reason for the level and shall specify the
period of the leave which shall not exceed one academic year.
Withdrawal from the University without formal leave of absence may
cause the curtailment or entire withdrawal of the registration.

Examination (Part II, item K of the Approved NEUST Student Handbook)

A student will be allowed to take prelim, midterm, or final examination by
presenting his/her identification card and examination permit
Students will be given one hour to answer all questions per subject
Talking during examination, possession of textbooks or notes of any kind
(unless authorized), giving or receiving information, or any other attempts
at communication shall render the offender liable.
Students caught cheating or doing any similar acts in any examination,
test, or quiz shall be punished in accordance with pertinent provisions of
the Student Handbook
Instructors are not obliged to give a special or late test to any student who
fails to take examination at the regular time regardless of the reason,
except upon a written request approved by the Dean

Grading System (Part II, item L of the Approved NEUST Student Handbook)
1.0 (Excellent); 1.1-1.5 (Superior); 1.6-2.0 (Very Good); 2.1-2.5 (Good); 2.6-3.0
(Fair/Passing); 5 (Failed); INC (incomplete requirements); D (Dropped)

Rubrics to be used for the activities

For essays, the following rubric will be used

For Distance learning modality,

Assignments/Discussions

Students will earn grades on Assignments by accomplishing and submitting the

assigned topic/academic activity on/before the deadline.

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There are exercises at the end of each lesson/chapter that the students must
answer and submit on time.

Attendance

Physical attendance is not required for distance learning modality but students
will need to take part in activities for the course through the submission of
assignments and other academic works during schedule time periods.

Assignments and other works submitted after the scheduled time period will be
given due consideration but with corresponding deduction in score. Provided, that
the reason is valid and accompanied by letter from parent/guardian.

Engagements

The success of the distance learning lies on the student’s willingness and efforts
to complete all assigned readings, assignments, and academic works. Students
are encouraged to communicate with their instructors or subject professors any
queries or concerns regarding the subjects and assigned tasks related to the
subject.

Other subject-specific instructions

The point systems on the activities will depend on the item. One point will be given
on simple questions and 5 points for problem solving requiring solutions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE
CHAPTER
NUMBER
Course ………………………………………… 1
Orientation
Chapter 1 Measurement and ………………………………………… 7
Calculations

Chapter 2 Matter and Energy ………………………………………… 14

Chapter 3 Atomic Structure and ………………………………………… 22

Electron configuration

Chapter 4 The Periodic Table ………………………………………… 32

Chapter 5 Chemical Formulas and ………………………………………… 39

Bonding

Chapter 6 Naming Chemical ………………………………………… 47

Compounds

Chapter 7 Chemical Reactions and ………………………………………… 53

Equations

Chapter 8 Chemical Composition ………………………………………… 61

Chapter 9 Gases ………………………………………… 70

Chapter 10 Solutions ………………………………………… 80

Appendix A ………………………………………… 91
Names, Formulas and
Charges or some
common Ions

Appendix B ………………………………………… 92
Electron Negativities

Appendix C ………………………………………… 93
Ionization Energy

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Appendix D ………………………………………… 94
Electron Dot Structure

Appendix E ………………………………………… 95
Atomic Radius

Appendix F ………………………………………… 96
Periodic Table of
Elements

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Name: Yr. & Section:

Lesson Title:
CHAPTER 1
MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS
Lesson Objectives:
1. Define Chemistry;
2. Describe the steps of Scientific Method;
3. Explain what are the causes of uncertainty;
4. Compare accuracy with precision;
5. Explain how to use significant figures and scientific notation;
6. Understand the use of units in science for measuring length, time, mass,
and volume;
7. Explain the difference between base unit and derived unit in the metric
system; and
8. Define and explain density.
Overview
The first unit involves quantitative science. Calculations and measurements of
different quantities with specified numerical values.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Instruction: In this section, we will try to check your prior knowledge about our today’s
lesson. When you hear or read the word CHEMISTRY, what automatically comes to your
mind? Write them down on the boxes below .

LEARNING IMPROVEMENT
Instruction: In this activity, you will need to answer the BEFORE and after columns. The
BEFORE column will be answered NOW. The AFTER column will be answered LATER as
you move on to the discussion.

BEFORE QUESTION AFTER

What is chemistry?

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BEFORE QUESTION AFTER

What is Density?

DISCUSSION

What is Chemistry?

It is a branch of science that deals with the identification of the substance of which
matter is composed; the investigation of their properties and the ways in which interact,
combine, and change; and the use of these processes to form new substances.

What is Scientific Method

It is a method in natural science that has been in effect since the 17 th century. It consists
of systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing,
and modification of hypothesis.

Steps of the Scientific Method

•The Scientist makes an observation

1
•The Scientist makes hypothesis or tentative answer to the question
2
•The Scientist tests the hypothesis through an experiment
3
•The experiment produces result or conclusion
4
•The result leads to the generation of a Theory
5

Measurement

Accurate measurements of quantities as mass, volume, length, time, and

temperature are essential to the compilation of dependable scientific data. These data
may be used in basic research.

The scientist may be able to formulate information which is also of critical

importance to other science-related fields. Measurements of temperature and blood
pressure are routinely made in medicine. Medical diagnosis defends on a whole battery
of other measurements including careful chemical analysis of blood and urine.

The SI Base Units

The International System of Units or SI units are based on the decimal system which is
easy to convert from one unit to another.

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Physical Quantity Name of Unit Symbol of Unit

Length meter m

Mass kilogram kg

Time second s

Temperature Kelvin /Centigrade K/ C

Derived Units

Physical Quantity Name of Unit Symbol of Unit

Area square meter m2

Volume cubic meter m3

Force newton N

Pressure pascal Pa

Energy joule J

Mass

The SI base of mass is the kilogram (kg) which is equivalent to 2.2 pounds (lbs).

The base quantity is unusual in that it has prefix. The common unit of mass used in
most laboratory work is the gram.

1 kg = 1000 g 1g = 1000g 1mg = 1000 ug

Length

The SI base unit of length is the meter (m), a unit about 10% longer than 1 yard (yd).
Meanwhile, to measure distances along a highway, kilometer (km) is used.

1 km = 1000m 1m = 100 cm 1 cm = 10 mm 1 mm = 1000 um

Volume

The SI unit of volume is the cubic meter (m3), but two units more likely to be used in
the laboratory are the cubic centimeter (cm3 or cc).

1L = 1000 ml 1 ml = 1000 uL 1 mL = 1cm3

Time

The SI base unit for measuring intervals of time is the second (s). Time intervals are
usually expressed in traditional, non- SI units: minutes (min), hours (h), days (d), and
years (y).

1min =60s 1h = 60 min 1d= 24 h 1 y = 365 d

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Reliability in Measurement

Precision–One way to ensure the reliability of measurement is to repeat it several

times. A reliable measurement will give the same result under the same conditions.
When it does, it is said to be precise or has high precision.

Accuracy – The second way of checking a measurement ‘s reliability is to test it against

a standard. A measurement that is accurate or has high accuracy yields result which
is closest to the accepted value.

Significant Figures

All known with certainty, plus the first uncertain one, are called significant figures.

• Zeros between two other significant digits are significant.

Examples: 4087 (4 significant figures); 40.003 (5 significant figures)

• Zeros that precede the first nonzero digit are also not significant; they are used
to locate decimal point.

Examples: 0.000567 (3 significant figures); 0.02208 (4 significant figures)

• Zeros at the end of a number are significant if they are to the right of the decimal
point.

Examples: 0.3000 (4 significant figures); 0.090130 (5 significant figures)

• Zeros at the end of a number are significant if they are to the right number is
written without a decimal point.

Examples: 700 (1 significant figures); 570 (2 significant figures)

Scientists have developed a shorter method to express very large numbers. This
method is called scientific notation.

Scientific Notation is based on powers of the base number 10.

Examples:
The number 3,000,000 in scientific notation is written as 3.0 × 106
The number 0.00325written in scientific notation is 3.25 ×10-3

Density can be defined as the amount of matter present in a given volume of substance
that is mass per unit volume or the ratio of the mass of an object to its volume.

d= m/ V

We can rearrange the equation for density to:

m= d × V and V = m/d

Densities are usually reported in grams per milliliter (g/ml) for liquids and grams per
cubic centimeter (g/cm3) for solids.

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CONCEPT MAPPING
Instruction: Based on the learning from your teacher and supplemental reading, create a
concept map of the lesson of the day. Make sure that each box will have at least three
answers each.

EXAMPLES DEFINITION ON OWN WORDS

CHARACTERISTICS
CHEMISTRY FACTS

INSTRUCTOR’S THOUGHTS
Instruction for the Students: After reading the discussion, answer the questions below.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Instruction: Answer the following questions.

1. What is the density of silver if 175 g of silver occupies a volume of 23.0 cm 3?

2. What is the density, in grams per milliliter, of sugar solution if 65.0 ml has a
mass of 70.5 g?

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Activity

Directions: Answer the questions, write the appropriate symbol, and apply scientific
notation if necessary. Write your solutions at the back of this page.

1. Convert 9.57 meter to

A. inches –
B. centimeter –
C. feet –
D. yard

2. Convert 2.78 liters to

A. milliliters –
B. quarts –
C. gallon –
D. ounces –

3. Converts 7.25 kilograms to

A. grams –
B. micrograms –
C. pounds –

4. Arrange the following in order of increasing length (shortest first)

A. 48-inches wood
B. 2.11 meters’ electric wire
C. A yard of cloth
D. A boy 4 feet and 5 inches tall

5. Arrange the following in order of increasing mass (lightest first)

A. 3.75-Kg eggplant
B. 4.98-lb bag of tomatoes
C. 2500g monosodium glutamate
D. 1.9 × 10-3 mg carbon black

6. Arrange the following in order of increasing volume (lightest first)

A. 1.25-gal soy sauce

B. 4-qt tomato sauce
C. 2500ml coconut oil
D. 4.3×10-3 L cow’s milk

7. Convert -9.3 ^0 Celsius to Fahrenheit and Kelvin scale.

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8. How many significant figures are in each of these numbers?

A. 0.03527 oz =
B. 39.37 in =
C. 5280 ft =
D. 1.609 km =

LEARNING IMPROVEMENT Cont’d

Instruction: Go back to the learning improvement and answer the AFTER column.
3-2-1
3 things you found out… 2 interesting things… 1 question you still have…

EXPLORE!
Instruction: Familiarize yourself with Matter and Energy.

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