Use dimensional analysis, the SI system of units and appropriate significant figures to solve quantitative calculations in science.
Explain the structure of atoms, isotopes and ions in terms of subatomic particles.
Understand the differences between physical and chemical changes to matter, and utilize the IUPAC system of nomenclature and knowledge of reaction types to describe chemical changes, predict products and represent the process as a balanced equation.
Apply the mole concept to amounts on a macroscopic and a microscopic level and use this to perform stoichiometric calculations including for reactions in solution, gases and thermochemistry.
Apply the gas laws and kinetic molecular theory to relate atomic level behavior to macroscopic properties.
Describe the energy conversions that occur in chemical reactions and state changes, relating heat of reaction to thermodynamic properties such as enthalpy and internal energy, and apply these principles to measure and calculate energy changes in reaction.
Use different bonding models to describe formation of compounds (ionic and covalent), and apply knowledge of electronic structure to determine molecular spatial arrangement and polarity.
Analyze how periodic properties (e.g. electronegativity, atomic and ionic radii, ionization energy, electron affinity, metallic character) and reactivity of elements results from electron configurations of atoms.
Predict the behavior of chemical compounds, based on knowledge of intermolecular forces.
Apply chemical concepts to sustainability.
Course Description This course is intended to serve as an introduction to General Chemistry for students enrolled in science, engineering, and certain pre-professional programs. Students will be introduced to several fundamental concepts, including mole, concentration, heat, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, bonding, physical states, stoichiometry, and reactions. Credits: 3