Introductory Applied Chemistry CHEM 0011

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

• Identify the fundamental particles of matter and differentiate between physical and chemical properties.
• Predict the behaviour of the elements from their positions on the periodic table and their electronic configurations.
• Predict the types of chemical bonds which occur in compounds by calculating the difference in electronegativity between the atoms.
• Name and write the chemical formula for common cations, anions, polyatomic anions, and compounds such as salts, acids, bases, and hydrates.
• Draw electron-dot diagrams to explain chemical bonding between atoms.
• Calculate the empirical formula and molar mass of compounds.
• Balance chemical equations.
• Predict the solubility characteristics of ionic and molecular compounds.
• Solve stoichiometric problems.
• Apply the metric system and scientific notation in chemical measurements and calculations.
• Calculate solution concentration problems.
• Describe the properties of acids and bases and carry out calculations involving them.
• Bridge theories learned in lectures to practical quantitative analyses in the laboratory using various standard chemical methods and techniques.
• Learn about safety in a chemical laboratory.
• Correlate glassware and their tolerance in measurements.
• Correctly use the analytical balance and proper weighing technique for quantitative analyses.
• Learn physical and chemical separation techniques.
• Learn proper volumetric techniques and apply them when carrying out acid-base titrations.

Effective as of Fall 2010