The study of the major concepts and theories required for an understanding of chemical phenomena. Principal topics include atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, changes of state, chemical binding, solutions, and energetics in chemical reactions. Discovery laboratory means finding chemical laws first-hand from experiments.
Top learning goals: After completing this course, students should be able to…
• Perform calculations and conversions using with appropriate significant figures.
• Describe the quantum mechanical model of the atom and support it with evidence from experiments.
• Convert between molecular formulas, names, and structures.
• Identify various types of chemical reactions and perform stoichiometric calculations.
• Use concepts, calculations, and experimental data in thermochemistry to explain the role of heat in chemical reactions.
- Teacher: Adam Hill