Chemistry 1 for EET EENG 7710

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

• Define atomic number, mass number, atomic weight and isotopes.
• Determine the number of protons, neutrons and electrons contained in isotopes of atoms and ions.
• Use an acquired knowledge of the Periodic Table classification of the elements to predict trends in the properties of metals, nonmetals and metalloids.
• Differentiate between ions, ionic compounds and molecular compounds.
• Discuss the role of valence electrons in the formation of ionic and covalent bonds.
• Write the names of common ions, ionic compounds and molecular compounds from the formulas (and vice versa).
• Determine the formula weights and molecular weights of compounds and use these to calculate the number of moles of the compound from the mass.
• Solve stoichiometric problems involving mass-mass as well as mass-volume relationships using the mole method.
• Determine the limiting reactant in chemical reactions.
• Assign oxidation numbers and use these to determine whether a process is an oxidation or reduction.
• Classify substances as oxidizing or reducing agents.
• Assess the relative strengths of oxidizing and reducing agents from standard reduction potential values.
• Write equations to describe the chemical reactions occurring at the anode and cathode of electrochemical cells.
• Determine the voltage produced by electrochemical cells under standard and non-standard conditions.
• Describe the corrosion process and methods of preventing corrosion of metals.

Effective as of Fall 2003