CHEM 1211 Syllabus

Subject Code

CHEM

Course Number

1211

Course Title

Chemistry I

Prerequisites

MATH 1111 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

CHEM 1211L

Terms Offered

Offered every semester

Credit Hours

(3-0-3)

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which explain the behavior of matter. Topics include measurement, physical and chemical properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry and gas laws.

Course Outcomes

Measurement


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Description

1

Use basic metric measurement prefixes and factor multipliers to convert units within the metric system. Describe justifications for S.I. convention.

2

Perform calculations involving density, specific gravity, mass, and volume measurements.

3

Apply the conventions of exponential notation and significant figures to mathematical operations.

4

Convert between the Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales.

5

Use dimensional analysis (unit-factor analysis) in calculations involving conversions from one set of units to another.

6

Perform gravimetric analysis and volumetric analysis.

Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter


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Description

1

Describe and distinguish the general properties of gases, liquids, and solids.

2

Explain changes of state (phase changes) in matter and relate to heat.

3

Define physical and chemical changes of matter.

4

Classify an element as a metal, non-metal or metalloid and relate this to its position on the periodic table.

5

Identify diatomic elements.

6

Determine the relative electronegativity, atomic radius and other characteristics of an atom by its position on the periodic chart.

7

Describe pure substances and mixtures. Introduce mixture separation strategies.

Atomic Structure


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Description

1

Describe Dalton's model, Bohr's model and the modern quantum mechanical theory of atomic structure.

2

Describe the electron configuration of any element and how its electron configuration relates to its properties and its position on the periodic table.

Chemical Bonding


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Description

1

Describe and identify ionic and covalent bonding and van der Waals forces.

2

Draw Lewis dot structures for molecules.

3

Determine the change of monoatomic ions and simple inorganic radicals. Explain oxidation numbers of elements and compounds.

4

Assign electronic geometry and molecular geometry from Lewis dot structure of a molecule.

Nomenclature


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Description

1

Name inorganic compounds by the IUPAC system based on their formulas.

2

Write formulas of common inorganic compounds based on their IUPAC names.

3

Determine if a compound is an acid, base, salt, or covalent compound.

Chemical Reactions


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Description

1

Calculate molar mass and percent composition of compounds.

2

Convert between mass, moles, and number of atoms using formula, formula weight, and Avogadro's number.

3

Calculate empirical formulae and molecular formulae of compounds.

4

Write and balance chemical equations.

5

Predict reactions in aqueous solutions: acids, bases, salts.

Stoichiometry


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Description

1

Perform calculations involving composition stoichiometry and reaction stoichiometry.

2

Classify chemical reactions as to type of reaction. Write examples of each type of chemical reaction.

Gas Laws


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Description

1

Summarize the general properties of gases and relate them to the kinetic molecular theory of gases.

2

Describe factors that affect the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas.

3

Solve problems associated with gas laws including: Boyle's Law, Charles's Law, Gay-Lussac's Law, Combined Gas Law, Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures, and Ideal Gas Law.