Define and explain basic chemical terms, principles and concepts including the scientific method, atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds.
Use dimensional analysis and the SI system of units to solve quantitative scientific calculations.
Recognize simple chemical compounds and describe differences between physical and chemical properties.
Discuss the relationship of color to electromagnetic radiation.
Calculate molar mass of chemical compounds, and molarities of solutions to prepare solutions to be used in the art studio.
Use Lewis structures to describe formation of ionic and covalent compounds and describe how electronic structure determines the three-dimensional spatial arrangement of atoms in compounds and ultimately, molecular polarity as it relates to solvents and solubility.
Balance chemical reactions and solve simple stoichiometry problems relevant to the synthesis of pigments, binders, and other art materials.
Recognize periodic trends of elements in the periodic table and their electron configurations to relate these properties to chemical structure, bonding and reactivity.
Explain the differences between covalent, ionic, network covalent and metallic bonding and give examples of art materials that exhibit these types of bonding.
Recognize and name simple hydrocarbons and organic functional groups and identify the properties of organic compounds used in the world of art.
Course Description This course will introduce non-science majors to the basic chemistry required to understand topics of interest to the artistic community, such as solubility, color and preparation of pigments, electrochemistry, chemical safety and toxicity. The course will illustrate chemical principles, acquaint students with scientific methods, allow them to critically evaluate scientific claims as presented in the media and in other communicative forums, and emphasize the creation of works of art using their knowledge of chemistry. Credits: 3