CHM 1210 — General Chemistry I
Significant figures; fundamental structures of atoms and molecules, introduction to quantum mechanics, atomic orbitals; principles of ionic, covalent and metallic bonding, including Lewis structures, valence bond and molecular orbital theories of bonding; mole concept, stoichiometry, and the laws of composition; acids and bases, oxidation-reduction chemistry, and solutions; thermochemistry; behavior of gases, classification of elements, including periodicity; nuclear chemistry; applications of chemistry in society; molecular modeling; collection, analysis and reporting of data; problem-solving using algebraic methods.(*Indicates objectives pertinent to the laboratory portion of the course as well as lecture.)
Prerequisites: CHM 1150