Chemistry

Course Objectives

  Measurements and calculations used by chemists and the meanings and use of chemical symbols.

  The mole concept and its application in solving quantitative chemical problems.

  The atomic theory, the electronic structure of the atom, and periodic properties of elements and their electronic structure.

  Chemical bonding and factors which affect bonding.

  The ways in which matter is classified and the changes undergone by matter.

  The general properties of solutions and the specific properties of acids, bases, and salts.

  Oxidation/reduction reactions and the electron rearrangement and electrochemistry that takes place during this.

  Organic chemistry through discussion of structure, nomenclature, functional groups, and simple reactions.

  The composition and structure of the nucleus, the phenomenon of radioactivity, and applications of radioactivity.