CHM130 — Fundamental Chemistry
CHM 130 - Fundamental Chemistry CHM 130 - Fundamental Chemistry CHM 1130. Description: Introduction to the study of chemistry as a basis for understanding our complicated world. Overview of classification, structure, and chemical behavior, including inorganic, organic, and biological materials. Reading Proficiency. General Education Competency: Scientific Literacy Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Course Content: The Scientific Method Measurement and units of measurement. a. The metric system, dimensional analysis The structure, properties, and classification of matter a. Atoms, isotopes, ions, elements and compounds b. Electronic structure, and periodic properties c. Formulas, equations, names Nuclear Radiation a. Radioactivity and Radioisotopes Compounds and Bonding a. Ions and molecules b. Ionic and covalent bonds c. Geometry of molecules Chemical Reactions a. Writing and balancing chemical equations b. Equations and the mole c. Problem solving using dimensional analysis Gases Liquids and Solids a. Kinetic Molecular Theory b. Intermolecular forces c. Changes of state Solutions a. Concentration b. Colligative properties Chemical reactions and behavior a. Acid -base equilibrium, pH, and buffers Introductory aspects of elementary organic, and biological chemistry a. Functional groups, isomers polymers, carbohydrates, lipids proteins, and enzymes b. Reactions and synthesis Learning
Prerequisites: MAT092