Chem 210 Fall 2023

CHEM 210 General Chemistry I

Cañada College, Fall 2023

Instructor: Prof. Nick DeMello, Ph.D. (email: nick@chemlectures.com)

Syllabus: Chem 210 Syllabus
Schedule: Chem 210 Schedule

Units (Letter grade) 5; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/96 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): CHEM 192, or other measures that demonstrate elementary chemistry proficiency such as completion of high school Advanced Standing (AS) Chemistry or high school Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry with a grade of C or better. A score of 3 or higher in the AP Chemistry exam is also acceptable; and MATH 120 or 123, or satisfactory score on District math placement test and other measures as appropriate that indicate proficiency in Intermediate Algebra.

Experiments: Descriptions of all experiments (click this link and then select the scheduled experiment from the right hand menu)

Description: This course is the first half of a two-semester sequence in general chemistry intended for students pursuing majors in physical sciences, biological sciences and engineering. The topics include atomic theory, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, thermochemistry, periodicity, molecular geometry, gas laws, solution stoichiometry, intermolecular forces and selected topics covering redox and acid-base reactions. The laboratory program includes gravimetric, colorimetric, and selected volumetric methods of analysis. Students are introduced to spreadsheet and graphical analysis of laboratory data and molecular modeling, and perform a variety of computer-interfaced experiments. CHEM 192 is recommended.

Transfer: CSU: B1, B3, UC*. (IGETC: 5A*, 5C)

CHEM 210 General Chemistry I

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CHEM 210 General Chemistry I

MEETINGS:

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Lecture Slides (pdf)

Study Aids (pdf)

Topics (links)
(what we are trying to learn)