CHM145 — General Chemistry I
CHM 145 - General Chemistry I CHM 145 - General Chemistry I This course builds on the student’s prior knowledge*, emphasizing the basic laws and theories of general chemistry. Presents the qualitative and quantitative aspects of matter’s composition and changes and their unifying principles. Includes physical and chemical properties, periodicity of elements, stoichiometry, current atomic and bonding theories, laws and theories of physical states and changes of state, solution chemistry, and thermochemistry. *This course is designed for students who already have chemistry and math knowledge equivalent to Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry and Preparatory Chemistry. Student with knowledge gaps should pass the corresponding math or chemistry course before enrolling in CHM 145. Adequate math knowledge can be demonstrated by a minimum grade of C in Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry or evidence of equivalent background knowledge. Use dimensional analysis to solve a variety of chemistry problems, especially mole relationships. Recall and use the language of chemistry with regard to nomenclature, equation writing and stoichiometry. Recall and apply elemental properties in the context of atomic structure, electron configuration, and in the formation of compounds. Recall and use select chemistry laws and theories related to gasses, thermochemistry, atomic structure, and bonding. Recall and apply principles of chemical compound structure with respect to bonding, molecular geometry, p