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CHE 111
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Title: | Gen College Chem I/Lab: SC1 |
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Long Title: | General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 |
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Course Description: | Focuses on basic chemistry and measurement, matter, chemical formulas, reactions and equations, stoichiometry and thermochemistry. This course covers the development of atomic theory culminating in the use of quantum numbers to determine electron configurations of atoms, and the relationship of electron configuration to chemical bond theory and molecular orbital theory. The course includes gases, liquids, and solids and problem-solving skills are emphasized through laboratory experiments.~~This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SC1 |
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Min Credit: | 5 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Apply scientific notation and significant figures in measurement and stoichiometric calculations. I,IV, V, VII
II. Apply atomic theory to the periodic table to explain various kinds of chemical principles and concept. II, III
III. Illustrate polarity, geometry, bond angle, hybridization, physical and chemical properties of different compounds using Lewis structures. III
IV. Interconvert masses, moles, numbers of particles, and volume. II
V. Interpret the computed outcome of a chemical calculation to determine its validity. I, II, IV, V, VII
VI. Connect real world applications to chemical models. II, III, IV, V, VI, VII
VII. Compare and contrast the basic bonding theories of valence shell electron pair repulsion theory, valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory, pointing out the strengths and weaknesses. III
VIII. Classify the basic types of chemical reactions and predict the projects for a given set of reactants. IV
IX. Conceptually and graphically illustrate the relationships of pressure, volume, mole quantity and temperature for a gas at ideal conditions. V
X Predict the states of matter based on intermolecular forces of attraction. VI
XI. Apply the first law of thermodynamics to thermal systems. VII
XII. Identify strong and weak electrolytes. IV
XIII. Identify oxidation, reduction half reactions and oxidizing and reducing agents in a redox reaction. IV
XIV. Demonstrate the ability to name compounds from formula or write formula from names. II
XV. Read, analyze, and apply to new situations, written material related to the study of chemistry.
XVI. Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays about topics related to chemistry.
XVII. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information in the study of chemistry.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Foundations of Chemistry
A. Measurements
B. Dimensional Analysis
C. Matter, Classification of Matter, Physical and Chemical Changes, Properties of Matter
D. Scientific Method
II. Atomic Theory and Structure
A. History of the Atom
B. The Modern Atomic Theory - Quantum Mechanics Approach
C. Electronic Configuration and Orbitals of Atoms
D. Periodic Table and Periodicity
E. Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds
III. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry
A. Types of Chemical Bonding
B. Periodic Table and Chemical Bonding
C. Polyatomic Ions
D. Octet rule, Exceptions to Octet Rule
E. Lewis Structure
F. VSEPR and Molecular Geometry
G. Molecular Geometry and Polarity
IV. Stoichiometry
A. Chemical Equations
B. Types of Chemical Reactions
C. Balancing Chemical Equations
D. The Mole
E. Stoichiometry and Limiting Reactants
F. Determination of Molecular and Empirical Formulas
G. Solution Calculations
H. Concentrations of Solutions
I. Solution Stoichiometry
V. Gases
A. Description of Gas State
B. Kinetic Molecular Theory
C. Gas Laws
D. Gas Stoichiometry
VI. Condensed States (Intermolecular Forces)
A. Description of Liquid State
B. Description of Solid State
C. Intermolecular Forces
D. The Phase Diagram
E. Vapor Pressure
F. Crystal Solid
VII. Thermochemistry
A. Thermochemistry terminology
B. The First Law of Thermodynamics
C. Calorimetry
D. Hess's Law
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