COURSE CONTENT

INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL CHEMISTRY

CHE 104 - C781

1. CHEMICAL FOUNDATIONS

1. Introduction to Chemistry
2. Sciences Division
   1. Biological - Living Things
   2. Physical - Non-Living Things
3. Definitions of Terms
   1. Mass
   2. Weight
   3. Matter
   4. Volume
4. Scientific Method
5. Measurement
   1. Precision/Accuracy
   2. Significant Figures
   3. Density/Specific Gravity
   4. Conversion Ratio
   5. Metric/SI System

II. MATTER AND ENERGY

1. Heat/Temperature Concepts
2. Temperature Scales
   1. Celsius
   2. Fahrenheit
   3. Kelvin
3. Energy
   1. Types
         a. Potential - Position
         b. Kinetic - Motion

2. Forms
      a. Mechanical
      b. Chemical
      c. Thermal
      d. Radiant
3. Specific Heat
      a. Calculation of Heat Energy in Calorie
      b. Relevance Definition/Importance Applications

4. States of Matter
   1. Three States of Matter
         a. Solid
         b. Liquid
         c. Gas
   2. Changes of State
         a. Heat Absorbed or Given Off
         b. Heating Curve of Water

III. ATOMIC THEORY

1. Introduction/History
2. Definition: Elements/Compounds
3. Elements
   1. Symbols
   2. Composition
         a. Proton (+)
         b. Electron (-)
         c. Neutron(n)
   3. Importance to our bodies
   4. Atomic Mass/Mass Number/Atomic Number
   5. Periodic Table
         a. History
         b. Purpose
         c. Position of First 20 Elements
         d. Organization - Groups/Periods
4. Electron Arrangement
   1. Energy Levels (1-7)
   2. Ground State vs. Excited State Electrons
   3. Orbitals/Sublevels
         a. Probable location of Electrons
         b. s, p, d, f
   4. Horizontal Orbital Diagram

4. COMPOUNDS AND BONDS

1. Terms
   1. Octet = 8 electrons
   2. Valence Electrons = Electrons in outermost energy level
   3. Electron-dot Structure - Valence Electrons
   4. Ion Changed particle lose or gain Electron
2. Element Organization
   1. Metals
   2. Non-Metals
3. Compound Formation
   1. Lose or Gain Electrons - Ionic Bond
   2. Share Electrons - Covant Bond
4. Chemical Formulas
   1. Mechanism
   2. Writing Correct Formulas
   3. Naming Compounds Correctly
   4. Relevance of Compounds
   5. Poly Atomic Atoms

V. CHEMICAL REACTIONS/EQUATIONS

1. Types of Changes
   1. Physical ) Examples and
   2. Chemical ) Terms
2. Importance of Equations
3. Balancing Chemical Equations
   1. Rules
   2. Examples
4. Health Concerns
5. Types of Chemical Equations
   1. Symbols
   2. Decomposition
   3. Single Replacement
   4. Double Replacement
6. Solubility Rules
7. Chemical Calculations
   1. Mole Concept
   2. Formula Weight
   3. Conversions:
         a. Grams --> Mol
         b. Mol --> Grams
   4. Chemical Math - Stoichometry

VI. SOLUTIONS

1. Introduction/Importance and use
2. Examples of Solutions: Solid, Liquid, Gas
3. Terms
   1. Solute
   2. Solvent
4. Water: Important Solvent
5. Types of Solutions
   1. Saturated
   2. Unsaturated
   3. Supersaturated
6. Factors Affecting Solubility
   1. Chemical Composition
   2. Stirring
   3. Temperature
7. Health Concern
8. Solution Strength
   1. %Concentration
   2. Molarity - Moles/Liters
9. Solutions and Health
   1. Colloids and Suspensions
   2. Kidney Dialysis

VII. ACIDS AND BASES

1. Definition and Importance
2. Examples of Acids and Bases
3. Characteristics of Acids and Bases
4. Acids and Bases
   1. pH Strength
   2. Common Household Chemicals
5. Reaction of Acid with Bases - Neutralization

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