CHEM 101 GENERAL CHEMISTRY
SYLLABUS

I. Introduction
A. The Scientific Method
B. Measurements
C. Scientific Units/Factor-Label Method
D. Scientific Notation
E. Significant Figures
F. Density
G. Temperature
H. Matter and energy
I. Chemical vs. Physical Changes

II. Atoms and Molecules
A. Dalton's Theory
B. Bohr Theory
C. Modern Atomic Theory
D. Periodic Table
E. Electronic Structure of Atoms

III. Chemical Bonding
A. Ionic Bonding
B. Covalent Bonding
C. Inorganic Nomenclature
D. Molecular Shapes
E. Electronegativity
F. Polar vs. Non-polar

IV. Chemical Reactions
A. Mole Concept
B. Stoichiometry/theoretical Yield
C. Types of Reactions
D. Oxidation-Reduction

V. States of Matter
A. Gas Laws
B. Intermolecular Forces
C. Liquids
D. Solids
E. Changes of State/ Energy Relationships

VI. Solutions and Colloids
A. Concentration Terms: M, m, v/v %, m/v %
B. Solubility
C. Dispersions and Suspensions
D. Colligative Properties

VII. Kinetics
A. Reaction Rates
B. Reaction Profiles/ Mechanisms
C. Catalysis

VIII. Equilibria
A. Equilibrium Constants
B. Factors that Affect Equilibria
C. Le Chatelier's Principle

IX. Acids and Bases
A. Definitions
1. Arrhenius
2. Bronsted-Lowry
3. Lewis
B. Weak vs. Strong
C. Amphoterism
D. Hydrolysis
E. Neutralization
F. pH
G. Titration
H. Buffers

X. Nuclear Chemistry A. Radioactivity
B. Half-life
C. Fission and Fusion
D. Nuclear Energy
E. Clinical Applications


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