COURSE CONTENT

COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I

CHE 170 - C781

  1. CHEMICAL FOUNDATIONS

    2. 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

  2. ATOMIC THEORY
    1. Atomic Partical History
    2. Particle Description - Discovery
      1. Proton
      2. Electron
      3. Neutron
    3. Elements Description - First 20 Elements
      1. Atomic Number
      2. Mass Number
      3. Number of Neutrons
    4. Periodic Table
      1. History and Purpose
      2. Organization - Groups and Periods
      3. Afbau Principle - Building up
    5. Quantum Theory
      1. Energy levels
      2. Orbitals - s, p, d, f
      3. Horizontal Orbital diagram
    6. Bonding
      1. Ionic - Electron transfer
      2. Covalent - Electron sharing
      3. Polar Covalent - Unequal sharing of electrons
    7. Energy Systems
      1. Ionization energy - Metals
      2. Electronegativity - Non-metals
    8. Formulas
      1. Mecahnism of Combination
      2. Naming Compounds
      3. Writing Compounds
      4. Polyatomic ions, + and -

III. REACTIONS INVOLVING COMPOUNDS

    1. 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
    2. Chemical Arithmetic - Stoichometry
      1. Mole Concept
      2. % Composition
      3. Empirical/Molecular Formula
      4. Mass-mass, Mass, Volume Problems
      5. Limiting Reagent

IV. SOLUTION CHEMISTRY

    1. Solutions
      1. Parts
            a. Solvent
            b. Solute
      2. Types of Solutions
            a. Saturated
            b. Unsaturated
            c. Supersaturated
      3. Unusual Properties of Water
    2. Ionic Equations
    3. Mathematical Calculations
      1. Molarity - Moles/Liter
      2. Dilution Factor - m1 v1 = m2 v2

      4. 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

        1. Nature of Matter - Electromagnetic Radiation
          1. Wave
          2. Particle
        2. Quantum Theory
        3. Periodic Trends in Atomic Properties
          1. Ionization Energy
          2. Electronegativity
          3. Radii size

          4. VIII. BONDING CONCEPTS - COVALENT BOND

        4. Models
        5. Theories
          1. Lewis Structure
          2. VSEPR Theory
          3. Valence Bond Theory

 

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