CHEM 234 Lecture Notes, Homework & Readings
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Reading & Textbook Problem Assignments
From Solomons 10th edition text:
- Chapter 1 - Chemical Bonding Review
- Ch. 1 Reading Problems: 5cdhi, 6ac, 7abcef, 10, 11, 13cd, 18,19, 22, 23, 25c
- Ch. 1 End-of-Chapter Problems: 26, 28abc, 29bc, 30bc, 31, 32cdf,
- 33, 34, 42, 43, 44a, 45
- Chapter 2, Sections 2.1-2.15 - Carbon Compounds
- Ch. 2 Reading Problems: 2,6,7,8,9,10,12,15,16,25
- Ch. 2 End-of-Chapter Problems: 35ijkl, 41bcdfgh, 45, 46
- Chapter 3, Sections 3.1-3.8,3.11-3.17 - Acid-Base Chemistry
- Ch. 3 Reading Problems: 1ac,2-10,13-17
- Ch. 3 End-of-Chapter Problems: 18-23,25,27,31-33,35,37,40,42
- Sections 3.9-3.10, 10.2 & 10.5- Reaction Energetics & Bond Dissociation Energies
- Ch. 3 Reading Problems: 11,12
- Ch. 10 Reading Problems: 1(abegh)
- Sections 4.1 - 4.7 - Alkane Nomenclature and Physical Properties
- Ch. 4 Reading Problems: 1-8,10-12
- Ch. 4 End-of-Chapter Problems: 23, 24(a-d,f), 39
- Sections 4.8 - 4.14 - Alkane Structure
- Ch. 4 Reading Problems: 13-18
- Ch. 4 End-of-Chapter Problems: 37, 41, 43-47
- Chapter 5 - Stereochemistry
- Ch. 5 Reading Problems: 2,4(a-e),8(a-e),10(a-e),12(ab),13,14,15,16(ac),
17,18,20(b-e),22(de),25,26(bc),27(bc)
- Ch. 5 End-of-Chapter Problems: 37,39(a-q),40,51
- Chapter 6 - Substitution Reactions & Introduction to Elimination Reactions
- Ch. 6 Reading Problems: 1-19
- Ch. 6 End-of-Chapter Problems:
20,21(a-c),22,23(acdeh),24(bdfhk),28(adhkl),29,34,41
- Chapter 7 - Eliminations Reactions & Reactions of Alkenes
(CORRECTED)
- Ch. 7 Reading Problems: 1(abe),2-22
- Ch. 7 End-of-Chapter Problems: 26(adeghl),36,38,39,40-43,44(abd)
- Sections 8.1-8.15, 8.18, 8.19 - Addition Reactions & Various Reactions of Alkenes & Alkynes
- Ch. 8 Reading Problems: 2,3,5-9,13(ace),15-17
- Ch. 8 End-of-Chapter Problems: 35,36,38,54
- Sections 8.16-8.17, 8.20 -Oxidation Reactions and Cleavages of Alkenes and Alkynes
- Ch. 8 Reading Problems: 20-24
- Additional Chapter 8 Problems
- Ch. 8 Reading Problems: 25
- Ch. 8 End-of-Chapter Problems: 26-33,39,46,53,54
- Sections 7.16, 8.21 - Review of Retrosynthetic Analysis
- Chapter 10: Radical Reactions (UPDATED)
- Ch. 10 Reading Problems: 2,11,12,14,17,18
Please check back for additional 10th edition updates.
From Solomons 9th edition text:
- Chapter 1 - Chemical Bonding Review (UPDATED)
- Ch. 1 Reading Problems: 1cdhi, 2ac, 3abcef, 5, 6, 8cd, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15c
- Ch. 1 End-of-Chapter Problems: 16, 18abc, 19bc, 20bc, 21, 22cdf, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32a, 33
- Chapter 2, Sections 2.1-2.15 - Carbon Compounds (UPDATED)
- Ch. 2 Reading Problems: 1,5,6,7,8,9,11,14,15,17
- Ch. 2 End-of-Chapter Problems: 27ijkl, 28, 37bcdfgh, 42
- Chapter 3, Sections 3.1-3.7,3.10-3.16 - Acid-Base Chemistry (UPDATED)
- Ch. 3 Reading Problems: 1ac,2-7,10-14
- Ch. 3 End-of-Chapter Problems: 15-20,25-29,31,33,36,38
- Sections 3.8-3.9, 10.2 & 10.5- Reaction Energetics & Bond Dissociation Energies (UPDATED)
- Ch. 3 Reading Problems: 8,9
- Ch. 10 Reading Problems: 1(abegh)
- Sections 4.1 - 4.7 - Alkane Nomenclature and Physical Properties (UPDATED)
- Ch. 4 Reading Problems: 1-6,8-10
- Ch. 4 End-of-Chapter Problems: 22, 23(a-d,f), 39
- Sections 4.8 - 4.15 - Alkane Structure (UPDATED)
- Ch. 4 Reading Problems: 11-15
- Ch. 4 End-of-Chapter Problems: 33, 41, 44-48
- Chapter 5 - Stereochemistry (UPDATED)
- Ch. 5 Reading Problems: 2,4(a-e),8(a-e),10(a-e),12(ab),13,14,15,16(ac),
17,18,20(b-e),22(de),25,26(bc),27(bc)
- Ch. 5 End-of-Chapter Problems: 33,35(a-q),36,42
- Chapter 6 - Substitution Reactions & Introduction to Elimination Reactions
(UPDATED)
- Ch. 6 Reading Problems: 1-12
- Ch. 6 End-of-Chapter Problems:
13(acdeh), 14,15(a-c),16,17(bdfhk),21,26,32(adhkl),33
- Chapter 7 - Eliminations Reactions & Reactions of Alkenes (UPDATED)
- Ch. 7 Reading Problems: 1(abe),2-17
- Ch. 7 End-of-Chapter Problems: 19(adeghl),26,29,31,32-34,35,36(abd)
- Sections 8.1-8.15, 8.18, 8.19, 8.21- Addition Reactions & Various Reactions of Alkenes & Alkynes (UPDATED)
- Ch. 8 Reading Problems: 2,3,5-9,13(ace),15-18
- Ch. 8 End-of-Chapter Problems: 35,36,41,45
- Sections 8.16-8.17, 8.20 -Oxidation Reactions and Cleavages of Alkenes and Alkynes (UPDATED)
- Ch. 8 Reading Problems: 21-24
- Additional Chapter 8 Problems (UPDATED)
- Ch. 8 Reading Problems: 25,26
- Ch. 8 End-of-Chapter Problems: 26-33,41,43,44-46
- Sections 7.16, 8.21 - Review of Retrosynthetic Analysis
- Chapter 10: Radical Reactions
(UPDATED)
- Ch. 10 Reading Problems: 2,4,11,12,14,19,20
Please check back for additional 9th edition updates.
Lecture Notes Outlines, Lecture Information, Reference Materials, Animations, & Tutorials
Powerpoint slides handouts are outlines of some lecture notes only. Many of the notes for the course will only be presented in lecture.
Current Semester Links:
Topic 1: Chemical Bonding - Chapters 1 & 2
- Powerpoint Slides
- Reference Handouts
- Web tutorials:
- Animations / Tutorials:
Topic 2: Acid-Base Chemistry, Chapter 3
- Powerpoint Slides
- Reference Handouts
Topic 3: Reaction Energetics - Sections 3.8, 3.9, 10.2 & 10.5
- Powerpoint Slides
- Reference Handouts
Topic 4: Organic Nomenclature, Alkane Structure, and Stereochemistry - Chapters 4-5
Topic 5: Substitution & Elimination - Chapters 6-7
- Powerpoint Slides
- Reference Handouts
Previous Semester Links:
Note: The following are previous semeter notes handouts provided for reference. The powerpoint slides and other links will be updated as the semester progresses.
Topic 6: Addition Reactions and Other Reactions of Alkenes & Alkynes - Chapters 7 & 8
Molecular Modeling & Extra Practice Worksheets
These include selected problems on topics being studied, including problems from old exams.
General Chemistry Bonding Review:
- Electron Dot Structures 1 - Answer Key
- Electron Dot Structures 2 - Answer Key
- VSEPR - Answer Key
- Polarity - Answer Key
- Isomers - Answer Key
Molecular Modeling Activities:
- Isomers
- Alkanes - Newman Projections A • Answer Key
- Chair Conformations • Answer Key
- Stereoisomers • Answer Key
Extra Practice Worksheets:
- Bonding 1 • Answer Key
- Bonding 1A • Answer Key
- Bonding 1B • Answer Key
- Acid-Base Chemistry 1 • Answer Key
- Acid-Base Chemistry 1A • Answer Key
- Acid-Base Chemistry 2 • Answer Key
- Bond Dissociation Energies 1 • Answer Key
- Structure & Nomenclature 1 • Answer Key
- Newman Projections 1 • Answer Key
Clarification to #1 answer: The conformation
depicted in the bond-line formula is conformer C.
- Conformations 1 • Question #1 Answer Key • Question #2 Answer Key
- Chair Conformations 1 • Answer Key
- Stereochemistry 1 • Answer Key
- Stereochemistry 2 • Answer Key
- Stereochemistry 3 • Answer Key
- Stereochemistry 4 • Answer Key
- Stereochemistry 5 • Answer Key
- Reactions 1 • Answer Key
- Reactions 1b • Answer Key
- Reactions 2 • Answer Key
- Reactions 3 • Answer Key
- Reactions 4 • Answer Key
- Reactions 5 • Answer Key
- Reactions 6 • Answer Key
- Reactions 7 • Answer Key
- Reactions 8 • Answer Key
- Reactions 9 • Answer Key
- Reactions 10 • Answer Key
Current Semester Quiz & Exams Answer Keys
Previous Semester Exams & Other Exam Review Materials
The exams are for reference only. Topics on a given exam number may not match this semeter. Exam length and perceived difficulty of questions may also vary. Topics guides are not necessarily a complete listing of all topics that may be covered on a particular exam, but do list topics of emphasis.
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