Basic principles of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on problem solving. First course of a two-course sequence designed to meet the one-year General Chemistry requirement for pre-med, science and engineering majors. Topics include chemical calculations, electronic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter and solutions.
Recommended Preparation
Student should have taken high school chemistry, CHEM 100, or CHEM 151.
Prerequisites
A grade of “C” or better in Math 103 or higher, or placement into Math 135 or consent of instructor
Corequisites
Registration in CHEM 161L.
Course Outcomes
- Use the mole concept in solving stoichiometry problems involving solids, liquids, gases and solutions.
- Balance chemical equations, classify reactions, identify and analyze the role of the chemicals involved in chemical reactions.
- Predict the behavior of gases while undergoing changes in volume, pressure, temperature and quantity.
- Manipulate thermochemical equations and calculate the amount of energy involved in chemical reactions.
- Predict physical and chemical properties of elements based on electronic structure and location in the Periodic Table.
- Predict physical and chemical properties of compounds based on chemical bonding, geometry and intermolecular interactions.