Basic Chemistry - CHM 205
This
course provides a contemporary introduction
to the basic principles in chemistry. It
covers the principles of elements, atoms,
and molecules, their physical changes,
chemical reactivity, and electronic structure.
It develops an understanding of bonding
and structure, in addition to naming various
compounds. Applications concerning
quantitative composition of compounds, stoichiometric calculations, limiting reagent,
and reaction yield are practiced in this
course. The different states of matter are
covered with the emphasis on the gas laws
and the kinetic molecular theory of gases,
and the colligative properties in the liquid
state. Finally, acids and bases, titration,
and buffers are discussed in the context of
chemical equilibrium.