This course continues the study of fundamental principles and laws of chemistry covering the topics of chemical kinetics, equilibria, ionic and redox reactions, acids-base chemistry, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Critical thinking strategies are applied through inquiry-based laboratory activities.
Concurrent enrollment in CHM 152L is required.
Prerequisites
CHM 151 with a grade of “C” or higher
Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply concepts of chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium in solving problems.
- Apply concepts of common ion, buffer solutions, and solubility products in solving problems.
- Explain the laws of thermodynamics.
- Explain the principles of acid-base chemistry.
- Perform acid-base titrations and interpret the data.
- Determine electrode potentials.
- Explain transition metals and coordination compounds.
- Explain radioactive decay and differentiate between fusion and fusion.
- Classify organic compounds according to functional group.
- Describe the important characteristics of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and DNA.
- Safely perform laboratory activities.