Montgomery College 2015-2016 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Montgomery College 2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CHEM 131 - Principles of Chemistry I


(NSLD)

First of two related courses (with CHEM 132 ). Includes concepts of atomic structure, periodic system, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, weight relationships, kineticmolecular theory, gases, liquids and solids, solutions, chemical reactions, and thermochemistry. PREREQUISITE(S): Either appropriate score on the chemistry placement test, or a grade of C or better in CHEM 099  within the past two years, or consent of department. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): MATH 093  or MATH 096  or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly CH 101.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

  • Use dimensional analysis as a technique for solving problems and report the answer with the appropriate number of significant figures
  • Do mole and stoichiometry calculations
  • Analyze and solve various problems that include a combination of concepts from various chapters
  • Predict the quantitative behavior of gases and solutions
  • Determine solution concentrations and calculate the amounts of materials involved in solution reactions
  • Calculate the magnitude and direction of heat flow for physical and chemical changes
  • Name and write symbols for elements, ions, and compounds
  • Write balanced molecular, ionic, and net ionic equations and predict the products of various types of reactions.
  • Identify chemical and physical properties
  • Describe the major components of the atom and their location in the atom.
  • Predict the qualitative behavior of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions
  • Use the Periodic table to predict relative properties of elements and formulas of compounds, formula masses, electron configuration, and periodic trends
  • Predict the types of intramolecular forces within a substance and intermolecular forces between substances and in solution
  • Use types of chemical bonding and Lewis dot structures to predict the geometry, polarity, and properties of compounds
  • Describe the chemical bonding between atoms on the basis of atomic structure
  • Locate safety equipment and work safely in the laboratory.
  • Demonstrate proper waste disposal
  • Successfully use chemistry laboratory techniques such as filtration, collection of gases, precipitation, weighing, and titration
  • Make observations, collect and interpret data, and do calculations
  • Apply chemical principles to explain results


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