General Chemistry 1

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Introduction to general concepts of chemistry: scientific method, periodic table, atomic theory, bonding, quantum theory, atomic structure, Lewis formulas, molecular geometry, VSEPR theory, molecular orbital theory.
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The scientific method is studied in this chapter: scientific notation, properties of matter, difference between intensive and extensive, metric system of units - SI base units, scientific measurement and uncertainty, difference between accuracy and precision, significant figures, calculated numerical results, dimensional analysis.
Scientific Method and Notation The International System of Units The Properties of Matter Derived Units: Volume, Density, & Energy Uncertainty in Measurement Rounding Numbers Dimensional Analysis States and Classification of Matter Fundamental Units: Mass, Length, & Temperature
Atoms are studied in this chapter: elements in chemistry, atomic theory, atomic structure, difference between isotopes and ions, cations vs. anions, chemical nomenclature of ions and acids
Atoms and Elements The Atomic Theory Atomic Structure Atomic Numbers Cations & Anions Naming Ions
The periodic table and atoms are studied in this chapter: chemical periodicity, metal vs. non-metal, groups in the periodic table and their properties, atomic mass and average atomic mass, the concept of a mole, mole number, molecular mass and molar mass
Group Classification and Characteristics The Periodic Table Molar Mass and Mole Number Atomic Masses The Mole and Avogadro's Number Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids
Early quantum theory is studied in this chapter: properties of waves, wave model of light, quantization of energy, photons and photoelectric effect, atomic line spectra, electronic transition, the line spectrum of hydrogen, Rydberg-Balmer equation, wave-particle duality
Nature of Light Photons and Photoelectric Effect Atomic Line Spectra The Line Spectrum of Hydrogen Wavelike Properties of Matter
Quantum theory and atomic structure are studied in this chapter: Heisenberg uncertainty principle, Schrödinger equation, quantum numbers, the difference between shells, subshells, and orbitals, the shapes and energies of atomic orbitals, Pauli exclusion principle, Aufbau principle, Hund’s rule, electron configurations, ground state vs excited states.
Quantum Theory Quantum Numbers Electronic Structure Principles Electron Configurations Ground State and Excited States Atomic Orbitals Shells, Subshells, and Orbitals
Atomic structure and periodic trends of the elements are studied in this chapter: core and valence electrons, effective nuclear charge, periodicity of atomic radius, ionization energy, and electron affinity, electron configuration of ions, ionic radius, isoelectronic series.
Core and Valence Electrons Effective Nuclear Charge Atomic Radius Ionization Energy Electron Affinity Electron Configuration of Ions Ionic Radius
Ionic bonding and ionic compounds are studied in this chapter: types of bonding, ionic compounds and their names, lattice energies, energies of formation of ionic solids, electronegativity, dipole moment, and percent ionic character.
Types of Bonding Ionic Compounds Naming Ionic Compounds Lattice Energies Formation of Ionic Solids Electronegativity Dipole Moment & Percent Ionic Character
Covalent bonding and molecular structure are studied in this chapter: bond length and bond strength, covalent compounds, naming molecular compounds and acids, the octet rule, Lewis structures, formal charge, resonance structures, exceptions to the octet rule.
Lewis Structures Formal Charge Resonance Forms Exceptions to the Octet Rule The Octet Rule Covalent Compounds Naming Molecular Compounds
Molecular geometries are studied in this chapter: molecular shape, VSEPR theory, VSEPR notation, electron-domain geometry vs. molecular geometry, common geometries, lone pair effect, deviation from ideal bond angles, polarity of molecules.
Molecular Shape VSEPR Theory Electron and Molecular Geometry Deviation from Ideal Bond Angles Molecular Geometry and Polarity Lone Pair Effect
Bonding theories are studied in this chapter: valence bond theory, atomic orbitals, hybrid orbitals, hybridization and geometry, single and multiple bonds, molecular orbital theory and diagrams, bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals, bond order and magnetic properties.
Valence Bond Theory Hybrid Orbitals Hybridization and Geometry Single and Multiple Bonds Molecular Orbital Theory Molecular Orbital Diagrams Bond Order and Magnetic Properties
Midterm 1 includes 6 questions and it covers Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of General Chemistry 1. At the end of the test you can see the answers and determine whether you have solved the questions. You have 1 hour to resolve Midterm 1.
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Midterm 2 includes 5 questions and it covers chapters 1 to 6 of General Chemistry 1 (mainly chapters 4, 5 and 6). At the end of the test you can see the answers and determine whether you have solved the questions. You have 1 hour to resolve Midterm 2.
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60 Minutes
Final Exam includes 10 questions and it covers all chapters of General Chemistry 1. At the end of the test you can see the answers and determine whether you have solved the questions. You have 2 hours to resolve Final Exam.
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120 Minutes