The first semester of a yearlong course in general chemistry. Topics include: matter and measurement; atoms, molecules, and ions; composition of substances and solutions; electronic structure of atoms; periodic properties of elements; chemical bonding and molecular geometry; stoichiometry of chemical reactions; gases, liquids, and solids; and properties of solutions. Problem-solving involves the use of algebra, including logarithms and the quadratic equation.
Distribution Area
Students entering Fall 2024 or later: Scientific Inquiry (SI)
Students entering Fall 2024 or later: Quantitative Analysis (QA)
Students entering prior to Fall 2024: Quantitative Analysis (QU DIST)
Students entering prior to Fall 2024: Science (SC DIST)
Corequisites
Chemistry 111 (unless placed out with a mandatory qualifying exam taken online prior to the Fall semester); and Chemistry 135.