Provides the student with knowledge of the fundamental principles of chemistry with an emphasis on the control of chemical reactions and the chemistry of the elements. Chemical kinetics, equilibria, acids-base chemistry, entropy of reactions, electron transfer reactions, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry will be explored. Students will apply critical thinking strategies in scenario and inquiry-based laboratory activities.
Concurrent enrollment in CHM 152L is required.
Prerequisites
CHM 151 with a grade of “C” or higher
Student Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate solutions and their colligative properties in detail.
- Describe the principles involved in rate of reactions (kinetics).
- Apply the principles of chemical equilibrium.
- Illustrate the basic principles of acid-base reactions.
- Solve problems dealing with acid-base reactions.
- Describe the conditions under which some compounds precipitate and others do not.
- Predict whether a chemical reaction is product-favored or reactant-favored.
- Solve problems dealing with electron-transfer reactions.
- Apply the basic principles of organic chemistry.