COURSE CONTENT
COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I
CHE 105 - C781
CHEMICAL FOUNDATIONS
A. Introduction
B. Classification of Matter
C. Scientific Method
D. Accuracy/Precision in Measurements
E. Significant Figures
F. Density
G. Temperature Conversions
H. Unit Conversion Factors
I. Metric/Systems International System
ATOMIC THEORY
Atomic Partical History
Particle Description - Discovery
1. Proton
2. Electron
3. Neutron
Elements Description - First 20 Elements
1. Atomic Number
2. Mass Number
3. Number of Neutrons
Periodic Table
1. History and Purpose
2. Organization - Groups and Periods
3. Afbau Principle - Building up
Quantum Theory
1. Energy levels
2. Orbitals - s, p, d, f
3. Horizontal Orbital diagram
Bonding
1. Ionic - Electron transfer
2. Covalent - Electron sharing
3. Polar Covalent - Unequal sharing of electrons
Energy Systems
1. Ionization energy - Metals
2. Electronegativity - Non-metals
Formulas
1. Mecahnism of Combination
2. Naming Compounds
3. Writing Compounds
4. Polyatomic ions, + and -
III. REACTIONS INVOLVING COMPOUNDS
- Equations
1. Importance of equations
2. Balancing equations
3. Types of equations
a. Synthesis
b. Decomposition
c. Single Replacement
d. Double Replacement
4. Factors that Insure Reactions
a. Gas
b. Water
c. Precipitate
5. Solubility Rules
- Chemical Arithmetic - Stoichometry
1. Mole Concept
2. % Composition
3. Empirical/Molecular Formula
4. Mass-mass, Mass, Volume Problems
5. Limiting Reagent
IV. SOLUTION CHEMISTRY
- Solutions
1. Parts
a. Solvent
b. Solute
2. Types of Solutions
a. Saturated
b. Unsaturated
c. Supersaturated
3. Unusual Properties of Water
- Ionic Equations
- Mathematical Calculations
1. Molarity - Moles/Liter
2. Dilution Factor - m1 v1 = m2 v2
V. THERMOCHEMISTRY
A. Nature of Energy
B. Energy of Chemical Reactions
C. Enthalopy
D. Present and Future Energy Sources
VI. GASES
A. Description - Kinetic Theory
B. Mathematical Calculations - Gas Laws
1. Boyle's Law
2. Charles Law
3. Combination Law
4. Ideal Gas Law
5. Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures
6. Graham's Law of Diffusion
7. Stoichometry of Gases
VII. ATOMIC THEORY
- Nature of Matter - Electromagnetic Radiation
1. Wave
2. Particle
- Quantum Theory
- Periodic Trends in Atomic Properties
1. Ionization Energy
2. Electronegativity
3. Radii size
VIII. BONDING CONCEPTS - COVALENT BOND
- Models
- Theories
1. Lewis Structure
2. VSEPR Theory
3. Valence Bond Theory
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