CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I

• Define the fundamental properties of matter.
• Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions.
• Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms.
• Identify trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the Periodic Table.
• Describe the bonding in and the shape of simple molecules and ions.
• Solve stoichiometric problems.
• Write chemical formulas.
• Write and balance equations.
• Use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds.
• Define the types and characteristics of chemical reactions.
• Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems.
• Determine the role of energy in physical changes and chemical reactions.
• Convert units of measure and demonstrate dimensional analysis skills.
• Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory.
• Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals.
• Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques.
• Make careful and accurate experimental observations.
• Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles.
• Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions.
• Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports, design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry.
• Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry.