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. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 050 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly CH 099A.

3 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score.

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 the various states of matter and describe the common physical properties of each state.
Identify and distinguish physical and chemical properties and changes.
Describe the major components of the atom and write symbols for atoms, ions, and isotopes.
Determine nomenclature and formulas for ionic and covalent compounds.
Convert moles, masses, and numbers of particles.
Determine percent composition and understand and apply mole concept to determine empirical and molecular formulas.
Balance chemical reactions, classify reaction types, and determine products of reactions.
Use stoichiometry and balanced equations to determine amounts and masses of substances used up and produced in reactions as well as percent yields.
Determine solution concentrations and calculate the amounts of materials involved in solution reactions.
Analyze and solve problems that include a combination of concepts from various chapters.

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