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| CHEM 100 - Chemistry and Man |
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Associated Term:
Spring 2019
Learning Objectives: * Utilize the scientific method of inquiry. * Solve metric-to-English conversion problems and vice versa. * Convert within the metric system. * Solve algebraic equations related to chemistry. * Use algebraic and/or dimensional analysis methods to solve chemistry problems. * Apply the rules for significant figures to calculations. * Classify matter. * Convert between temperature scales. * Perform calculations related to density, specific gravity, specific heat, kinetic energy, electromagnetic radiation, and chemical bonding. * Perform calculations related to the mole concept. * Balance a chemical equation. * Calculate, when given a balanced chemical equation and the moles of a reactant, the moles of a product produced in the reaction. * Calculate, when given a balanced chemical equation and the weight of a reactant, the weight of a product produced in a reaction. * Identify the type of chemical bonds possessed by a molecule or compound. * Memorize the symbols of 35 elements, 15 polyatomic ions and the prefixes mono- through deca-(i.e. 1 through 10). * Describe the atomic structure of the atom at a minimum according to the Bohr Theory. * Describe the shape of S and P orbitals. * Use the periodic table to delineate for A group atoms the number of protons, neutrons, electrons, number of outer shell electrons, ion charge, ion symbol, the inert gas the ion is isoelectronic with, and final characterization as either a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. * Glean and use information from the periodic table. * Calculate the atomic weight of an atom. * Describe what occurs during absorption and emission of radiation by molecules and atoms. * Distinguish between physical and chemical properties and changes. * Distinguish between endothermic and exothermic reactions. * Discuss the laws of chemistry. * Write formulas for compounds and molecules. * Name compounds and molecules. * Calculate the percent composition of a compound. * Calculate the empirical and molecular formula of a compound. * Draw electron-dot structures for molecules. * Define an acid and a base. * Distinguish between weak and strong acids and bases. * Explain chemical equilibrium. * Calculate the pH and pOH of a solution. * Calculate [H+] or [OH-] given Kw. * Explain the relationships between gas solubility and temperature and pressure. * Explain the relationship between the solubility of an ionic solid and temperature. * Calculate the concentration of a solution in percent and molarity. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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