CHEM 099 - Introductory Chemistry

A treatment of fundamental chemical mathematics, computational methods, metric system, matter, energy, chemical and physical properties, law of conservation of mass-energy, foundations of atomic theories, elements, compounds, formulas, and stoichiometry. Other topics may be covered at the discretion of the instructor. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 080 or its equivalent or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A . READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly CH 099A.

3 semester hours

THREE EQUIVALENT CREDIT HOURS. NOT APPLICABLE TO A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. MAY NOT BE USED TO SATISFY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. NOT INCLUDED IN GPA CALCULATION.

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

Use dimensional analysis to perform calculations and express results of calculations with correct units and number of significant figures.
Identify and distinguish physical and chemical properties and changes.
Identify the various states of matter and describe the common physical properties of each state.
Describe the major components of the atom and write symbols for isotopes.
Write symbols for elements and ions, write formulas for compounds, name and classify ionic and covalent compounds.
Use the periodic table to write electron configurations and describe the electronic structure of atoms and ions.
Determine percentage composition and understand and apply mole concept to determine empirical and molecular formulas.
Balance simple chemical equations, use balanced equations to calculate masses of reactants and products, and calculate percentage yield.
Identify major types of chemical reactions and predict products of reactions.
Draw Lewis structures for simple atoms, ions, and compounds and determine polarity of covalent bonds.

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