CHEMISTRY COMMUNITY

Patricia Cardenas

Julia Holsinger_1A wrote:Does anyone know how much time we will be given to do the final?

He mentioned giving us 3-4 hours for the final because it will be "short and easy" but Lavelle will update us with more information tomorrow.

Patricia Cardenas

Alexis Robles 2k wrote:If the final is going to be shorter and still be 180 points, is each problem going to worth 30 points? 40 points?

Lavelle confirmed the final will still be worth 180 points, and also said there would be 6 questions on it.

Patricia Cardenas

205405339 wrote:I was wondering by what time and day do we need to submit our take-home final by?

Lavelle will send out more information tomorrow, but he said he would give us approximately 3-4 hours to complete the final I believe.

Patricia Cardenas

Cindy Adiwidjaja 1B wrote:After having taken the class, I can confirm that there is no curve. The amount of points you receive is the exact grade you get in the class. The only "curve" he does is gives you a C- if you get at least 250 points.

This is correct based off of my experience with Lavelle last quarter.

Patricia Cardenas

Michelle Song 1I wrote:If I want to talk to my TA about Test 2, could I do so over email?

Yes, I would recommend emailing your TA as soon as possible if you have any questions you need to be clarified.

Patricia Cardenas

EthanPham_1G wrote:This might seem like a redundant question, but I would like some clarification of what resources we can use on the final? Thank you.

I believe you can use any notes you have from lecture or discussion section, as well as the textbook. But chemistry community is off limits.

Patricia Cardenas

Emily Vainberg 1D wrote:Did any of the TA's tell you what the questions are going to be focused on for the final? Will it be multiple choice? Mostly thermodynamics or kinetics?

I think Lavelle will give us more information regarding the final tomorrow. I don't think it will be multiple choice.

Patricia Cardenas

i know that the final is a take home and open book exam now but how are we supposed to turn it and through what application? for ls30b, jukka is making us scan the test through an app and made us print out a template but does anyone know how lavelle is assigning our test? im just kind of lost... I ...

Patricia Cardenas

I know that in the course reader it says to read chapter 5 for a review for gases. But every time i try reading the textbook i get intimidated and i stop reading the textbook . Do you guys find it more helpful when you guys read the textbook? If you find yourself intimidated by the textbook, I reco...

Patricia Cardenas

I would also like to say thank you Dr. Lavelle for working so hard to figure out our online final and for continuing to support your students through this confusing and tough time. We appreciate all your hard work and thank you for everything you've provided us with throughout this quarter.

Patricia Cardenas

Lavelle has a section on his website dedicated to the calculus we will need to know along with math help.

Patricia Cardenas

I would say to set aside a time limit, turn off your phone or any other distractions around you, and study for a set period of time. Then reward yourself with a short break, and continue! Wishing everyone the best of luck.

Patricia Cardenas

Mariah wrote:Any word on how long it will be ?

Lavelle emailed it will be 6 questions, and that it will be short and "easy".

Patricia Cardenas

This is very thoughtful of you, Thank you to Professor Lavelle and I hope everyone stays healthy and safe over break and enjoys their time off!

Patricia Cardenas

Does anyone know how we will be able to access it and turn it in?

Patricia Cardenas

Johnathan Smith 1D wrote:Are we going to get our tests back this week in our sections so that we can use them to study?

I think emailing your TA about this would be most helpful with the confusion of classes cancelling.

Patricia Cardenas

Angela Wu-2H wrote:Will test 2's difficulty be more like test 1's difficulty or the midterm's difficulty?

I think it depends, i'd just try to be as prepared as possible.

Patricia Cardenas

pretty much everything after the midterm, including the second page of thermodynamics on outline 4.

Patricia Cardenas

I don't believe there are any extra credit opportunities offered in this course.

Patricia Cardenas

AngieGarcia_4F wrote:Does anyone know what day our test 2 get pushed back to?

It was pushed back to Week 9, so starting March 3rd.

Patricia Cardenas

the class website has a more detailed outline for Test 2, under "learning outcomes"

Patricia Cardenas

Kishan Shah 2G wrote:What does AAP stand for?

It's the Academic Advancement Program, they have peer learning sessions as well as individual tutoring options available for members of the program.

Patricia Cardenas

You should just make sure you have 5 points by 11:59 pm every Sunday.

Patricia Cardenas

There is no curve for tests or midterms, but the overall class has a curve, you need 50% to get a C-

Patricia Cardenas

I don't believe he curves the midterm or tests because of the overall class curve.

Patricia Cardenas

I did homework problems from thermodynamics, because it was the midterm week I think they accept any review problems as well.

Patricia Cardenas

I believe you can do any review questions to prepare for the midterm.

Patricia Cardenas

Megan Cao 1I wrote:Does anyone know when the midterm review answers will be posted?

If you're referring to the 3 hour review session we had on Sunday, search "pizza rolls", and the answers will be there in pdf form.

Patricia Cardenas

AGaeta_2C wrote:Will the review session on that day be covering past exam problems?

The review sessions on Wednesday will be small group Q&A sessions.

Patricia Cardenas

605136321 wrote:for anyone that's been, have you found them helpful/how is the pace of the step-up sessions

I go to the Covel Step-Up sessions and I find them very useful to answer any questions I have before tests or exams. I would recommend it, even just to go once to see if it helps you.

Patricia Cardenas

Yes, it should be the same sheet on every test & midterm.

Patricia Cardenas

does anyone know the average grade for Test #1?

Patricia Cardenas

Lizette Noriega 1H wrote:Hello,

In today's lecture, Lavelle mentioned having extra resources to review on calculus. Can these be found on his website?

Thanks!

Yes, there are several links under "Math Assistance"

Patricia Cardenas

I don't think they have an answer key for the 14A final but you can always ask your TA questions about anything you didn't understand.

Patricia Cardenas

yes, I believe we will be done with the thermodynamics outline in time for the midterm

Patricia Cardenas

Hi all, Thanks for your replies! I wanted to update everyone about the situation. They are still passing back fall quarter finals from 14A in Young 3034! If you walk into Young Hall, there is a large glass window through which you can speak with staff in the room. You need to give them your Bruinca...

Patricia Cardenas

ELu 1J wrote:What material is going to be covered for the midterm? Are there usually review sessions beforehand that are taught by Dr. Lavelle or the TAs?

All the midterm review sessions are listed on the class website, and the review sessions start tomorrow!

Patricia Cardenas

Sue Bin Park 3D wrote:sorry i'm completely clueless, is there a book section/chapter about this topic?

On the class website, there's a detailed outline for all the subjects we have covered with sections from the textbook!

Patricia Cardenas

Delaney Smith 1C wrote:Hi guys! I wasn't able to make this past Friday's lecture (week 4). Could anyone share their notes with me? Thank you so much!

I can share my notes with you too, what's your email?

Patricia Cardenas

Yes, anything on thermodynamics is acceptable as well as review problems for midterm preparation.

Patricia Cardenas

All midterm exam information is on the class website under "Exam Information", click on "Midterm Exam: Review Sessions and Exam Venues"

Patricia Cardenas

The Midterm is Wednesday, February 12 from 6-8 pm.

Patricia Cardenas

Homework #3 should be Acid & Base Equilibria.

Patricia Cardenas

A thorough outline for Test 1 is on the class website!

Patricia Cardenas

Yes, they are cumulative.

Patricia Cardenas

Does anyone have a study guide they made for Test 1 that they're willing to share?

Patricia Cardenas

RichBollini4G wrote:Does anyone know if the homework is graded for completion or for correctness?

It depends on your TA, last quarter my homework was graded on correctness.

Patricia Cardenas

Any 5 questions from the first section in the syllabus titled "chemical equilibrium"

Patricia Cardenas

You can also create an account and then look up the class and type in the access code.

Patricia Cardenas

Naren_Ramesh_4F wrote:When are Chemistry Community answers due?

The 5 posts on chem community are due by 11:59 on Sunday

Patricia Cardenas

It is an extra learning resource, none of the practice questions count toward your homework grade.

Patricia Cardenas

does anyone have any tips on how to identify forces as strong or weak?

Patricia Cardenas

Sadhana_Dicussion_4A wrote:If you score 250/500 points overall, you will automatically get a C-. If you score more than that, there is no curve and your science corresponds with the matching letter grade.

Thank you for clearing that up for me! There have been a lot of mixed comments.

Patricia Cardenas

cram.com has the option to make study flashcards as well

Patricia Cardenas

I would suggest to just make sure you understand any topics you previously struggled with.

Patricia Cardenas

I would say to try to go as many peer learning sessions as you can, that'll help you understand new material better.

Patricia Cardenas

Yes, I believe we do

Patricia Cardenas

505106414 wrote:Can someone explain what pOH is in a little bit more detail?

pOH is a measure of hydroxide ion (OH-) concentration and is used to determine the alkalinity of a solution

Patricia Cardenas

I know review sessions this week will go over past final questions and if you search "marshmallow" you will find past exam questions.

Patricia Cardenas

Lavelle mentioned most soaps and cleaning solutions are basic and other acidic things include lemon or vinegar.

Patricia Cardenas

We went over the relative strengths of acids, Salts as acids and bases, and Ions as bases.

Patricia Cardenas

Generally, I know ligands are named before the metal ions.

Patricia Cardenas

I agree with my peers, you just draw the double bond regularly and label one sigma and one pi.

Patricia Cardenas

All the good chemistry jokes Argon.

Patricia Cardenas

Lavelle has information about the final on his webpage.

Patricia Cardenas

What helped me identify periodic trends was marking my own periodic table every chance I could to ensure I really knew the main trends.

Patricia Cardenas

It should be worth 50 points according to the syllabus.

Patricia Cardenas

I'm taking it next quarter as well.

Patricia Cardenas

i was confused about this as well, I had assumed based off the syllabus a 50% would be a C-

Patricia Cardenas

I would focus on everything we have covered after the midterm including VSEPR models.

Patricia Cardenas

My TA said it was not cumulative, so everything we have covered after the midterm.

Patricia Cardenas

Kendra Barreras 3E wrote:I believe the next test happening on week 8 will have everything from the second part of 2d to the information we get to right before the next test.

Yes, from what I know that is correct.

Patricia Cardenas

Does anyone know if the midterm will be curved?

Patricia Cardenas

I was going to ask too, let me know if anyone finds out please.

Patricia Cardenas

The best thing to do is just prepare as much as you can, and remind yourself that you've done your best. Testing anxiety is the worst, so whenever I get too stressed about it, I just give myself a couple of seconds to stress, and then limit the amount of time I spend worrying over each problem, so ...

Patricia Cardenas

I would say to just talk yourself through a process that calms you down step by step. Make sure you are prepared with your materials beforehand to alleviate stress.

Patricia Cardenas

does anyone know what topics test 2 will cover?

Patricia Cardenas

From left to right across a period of elements, electronegativity increases.From top to bottom down a group, electronegativity decreases.

Patricia Cardenas

Yes, we should base them off the question.

Patricia Cardenas

Does anyone have tips on how to start drawing the structures?

Patricia Cardenas

On Lavelle's website he has posted what the midterm will cover under "Midterm Review Sessions and Rooms"

Patricia Cardenas

Does anyone have advice on how to start drawing lewis structures/resonance structures?

Patricia Cardenas

The midterm will be Wednesday, November 6th from 6-8 pm. As for the format, I'd recommend looking at past exams. Is there a location set for the day of the test or will we be most likely taking it with our TA in a different room? The location of the midterm is posted on Lavelle's website under the ...

Patricia Cardenas

It means its moving to a higher orbital level.

Patricia Cardenas

The midterm will be Wednesday, November 6th from 6-8 pm. As for the format, I'd recommend looking at past exams.

Patricia Cardenas

I would say to do chemical bonds!

Patricia Cardenas

I'm on the same page, I also need some good review and I've been using youtube as extra learning.

Patricia Cardenas

I don't think so, but they would be very helpful!

Patricia Cardenas

The midterm is Wednesday, November 6th from 6-8 pm. It will be cumulative.

Patricia Cardenas

I also find it intimidating to read the textbook for review, I find one way to motivate yourself to do so is to read a page then look up videos on that subject to make sure you understand it, and then continue reading.

Patricia Cardenas

Yes, the midterm is cumulative. I would also recommend reviewing homework problems and asking for old midterms to solve as practice.

Patricia Cardenas

I'd assume everything we have covered is fair game for the midterm.

Patricia Cardenas

From the syllabus, we know the class is curved but it can only end up helping you. 50% or higher will be a C.

Patricia Cardenas

I am interested! Thanks for the idea

Patricia Cardenas

I haven't done chem since sophomore year of highschool as well but I think Lavelle plans for that and that's why so many opportunities for tutoring are available to us. We just have to take advantage.

Patricia Cardenas

I agree, going to step-up sessions is helpful. As well as TA office hours, AAP Peer learning, or learning from online modules.

Patricia Cardenas

I think if you make sure you have 5 posts a week before the deadline, you should have your full points

Patricia Cardenas

I would look on Lavelle's website! He has links to review topics and practice questions.

Patricia Cardenas

I believe you lose a point if your answer is not in the correct sig fig format. However, since your TA creates the test, the leniency on sig figs varies.

Patricia Cardenas

For me, I clearly label the hwk problem and just solve the question. My header has my name, ID, and discussion section.

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