CHEM& 161: General Chemistry I

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Class Program

Chemistry

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091533

Meets Degree Requirements For

Natural Science with Lab

Description

A study of the states of matter; foundational atomic, ionic, and molecular structure; mass/mole relationships & stoichiometry; quantification of solution concentration, thermochemistry, fundamental chemical reactions, quantization of electronic distribution and periodicity. Mainly for science majors, engineers and other students requiring one or more years of college chemistry. Laboratory included.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

One year of High School Chemistry or CHEM& 121 and MATH& 141 or equivalent or appropriate math.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of fundamental theories and applications of molecular structure, thermodynamics and reactions while developing problem-solving techniques used in the physical sciences.

Communicate effectively by carefully drafting written laboratory reports

Anticipate, recognize and respond to chemical hazards in the laboratory environment, and as encountered in day-to-day circumstances

Apply scientific methodology and problem-solving skills to chemistry phenomena in a laboratory setting using proper techniques to develop complete experimental records, interpret experimental results and draw conclusions based on those results.

Locate, use and analyze information and technology resources

Relate scientific knowledge to the planning of social and career goals

Core Topics

Introduction to atoms, molecules and ions; measurement, significant figures and unit conversions, classification and properties of substances.
Lab: Check in and Density of Liquids and Solids I
Atomic, ionic, and molecular structure, chemical formulas, nomenclature, balancing equations.
Lab: Density of Liquids and Solids II
Moles & molar mass, molarity, % composition, and empirical formula.
Lab: Determination of a Chemical Formula
Balancing equations, stoichiometry, limiting reagents and theoretical yields, fundamental chemical reactions.
Lab: Identification of a Compound Using Mass Relationships.
Chemical reactions in solutions.
Lab: Copper to Copper
Gas laws and calculations involving gas laws.
Lab: Determination of the Barometric Pressure-Charles’ Law.
Kinetic molecular theory, Exothermic and endothermic reactions, Hess’ Law.
Lab: Analysis of an Unknown Chloride.
Specific heat, enthalpy, measurement of heat flow, calorimetry.
Lab: Heat Effects and Calorimetry.
Atomic Structure, electronic structure, Quantum theory.
Lab: Spectrum of Hydrogen
Periodicity, orbital diagrams, electron configurations, periodic trends
Lab: Check out.