Engr. Rhona C.
Adajar
SCI 401: GENERAL CHEMISTRY
OVERVIEW
General Chemistry for engineering students covers basic concepts and applications
of the principles of chemistry that are important in the engineering profession.
The topics
• include energy,
• the chemistry of engineering materials
• chemistry of the environment.
• also includes chemical safety, which is an important aspect in the laboratory.
• In addition, students are expected to do research on special topics related to their
specific field of expertise.
Intented Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the students should be able to:
• Discuss the application of Chemistry in relation to generation of energy
• Explain the chemical principles and concepts of structures and bonding of
common materials, and chemical processes that takes place in the natural
environment and its relationship with human activities
• Apply key chemistry concepts in designing strategies, technologies, and
methods through research related to specific field of engineering for
sustainable management and restoration of environments
ASSESSMENT
There are online assessment tasks to assess
students’ comprehension for each unit.
The assessment task will use an online platform
specifically google classroom.
All assessments tasks and other requirements
must be submitted in order to pass the course.
Unit 1 – INTRODUCTION, LAB SAFETY, AND
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Laboratory Safety Policies
- The science lab is an inherently dangerous place, with fire hazards,
dangerous chemicals, and risky procedures. No one wants to have an
accident in the lab, so it's imperative to follow lab safety rules.
Safety rules are only effective when they are enforced, which is why
strong lab management is so important to a safe laboratory as well.
Knowing the proper laboratory safety signs and symbols is also
important.
Laboratory Safety Rules and Guidelines
1. Dress appropriately in the laboratory.
2. Wear protective goggles or glasses at all times in the
laboratory.
3. Keep your working areas organized and clean as you
work.
4. Keep all chemical reagents (solids and liquids) in the
assigned dispensing area.
5. Keep the balance and weighing area clean
6. Check the name on the chemical reagent bottles
before using them.
Laboratory Safety Rules and Guidelines
7. Avoid contaminating chemical reagents.
- Never return unused chemicals to the reagent bottles.
- Use a clean, dry spatula in getting solids out of the
reagent bottle.
- To put solids in a test tube, a folded piece of paper about 2 inches long and
slightly wider than the diameter of the test tube is used.
- The covers of the reagents bottle should not be interchanged.
- The covers of the reagents bottle should not be interchanged.
Laboratory Safety Rules and Guidelines
8. Dispose waste properly.
a. Broken glasses should be pick and return to the
stock area for proper disposal.
b. Organic solvents should not be poured into the sink
since they are immiscible with water. Return the
waste to the stock area to be put on the “organic
solvent wastes”. Solutions with heavy metals should
be put on containers for “heavy metal waste”.
c. Solutions poured in the sink should be washed
with plenty of water.
d. Ask your instructor if you are not sure how to
properly dispose your wastes.
e. In order to minimize damage to the environment,
chemical wastes must be separated into categories
and carefully labelled as to their contents. Please
read and follow the labels on the waste bottles to
ensure that your chemical wastes are treated
safely and appropriately.
Laboratory Safety Rules and Guidelines
9. Avoid all direct contact with chemicals.
10. Handle glasses with precautions.
11. Learn the location and proper use of safety equipment (fire
extinguisher, eye wash, safety shower and first aid kits).
Pull the pin.
Aim the nozzle at the base
of the fire
Squeeze the handle.
Sweep the fire.
Laboratory Safety Rules and Guidelines
12. Be aware of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
13. Never work alone in the laboratory area.
14. Report all accidents to your instructor no matter how small it may
seem.
15. Do not perform unauthorized experiments.
16. Do not enter the laboratory room without your instructor.
Material Safet Data Sheet (MSDS)
• technical document which provides detailed and
comprehensive information on a controlled product
related to:
- health effects of exposure to the product
-hazard evaluation related to the product’s handling,
storage or use
-measure to protect workers at risk of exposure
-emergency procedures.
Common Laboratory Glassware and
Materials
Common Laboratory Glassware and
Materials
Common Laboratory Glassware and
Materials
Common Laboratory Glassware and
Materials
Common Laboratory Glassware and
Materials
Common Laboratory Glassware and
Materials
Common Laboratory Glassware and
Materials
Engr. Rhona C. Adajar
SCI 401: GENERAL CHEMISTRY
