EC
Basic Chemistry 1
Description
- Matter and Classification : Constitution of the matter, elements, isotopes ; physical and chemical properties of matter.
- Measurement : units ; handling numbers ; scientific notation ; significant figures and dimensional analysis.
- Mole concept : Avogadro constant ; molar mass of an element ; calculation of quantities using the mole.
- Aqueous Solution : constitution ; solute, solvent ; water - the universal solvent; molarity, molality, mol fraction ; preparation of solution
- Naming compound and Formulas : naming and writing formula of inorganic compounds, acid and bases, hydrates; naming organic compounds : IUPAC, functional groups.
- Data analysis : scientific method ; recovering information from data ; presentation of data, table, graphs ; control variable ; standard deviation.
- Stoichiometry and formulas : percent composition ; determination of empirical and molecular formulas ; combustion analysis ; excess and limiting reagent ; reaction yield.
Compétences visées
Basic Chemistry 1 :
For each student to achieve defined French standards of basic knowledge in chemistry and related skills required to succeed in university :
- Use the scientific method to recover data and interpret informations
- Understand the composition of the matter
- Describe an atom in terms of elementary particles
- Manipulate small and big numbers using units, specific prefix and significant figures
- Calculate mole, mass, yeild, concentrations.
- Name organic and inorganic compounds
- Understand the properties of a reaction to determine : limiting reagent, empirical and molecular formulas, combustion analysis
Bibliographie
- General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts 6th edition by Chang, Raymond, Overby, Jason (2010) Hardcover