Instructor: Dr. John Sherman,
Description
Atomic and molecular properties, chemical reactions, bonding, nomenclature, kinetics, equilibrium processes, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction. Intended for students who do not receive a satisfactory score on the UBC Chemistry Basic Skills Test, and need to establish a foundation of chemistry skills before proceeding to other first year chemistry courses.
Textbook
Introductory Chemistry (TRO), 7th Edition.
Outline:
Chapter 1: Course Introduction
Chapter 2: Measurement and Problem Solving
Chapter 3: Matter and Energy
Chapter 4: Atoms and Elements
Chapter 5: Molecules and Compounds
Chapter 6: Chemical Composition
Chapter 7: Chemical Reactions
Chapter 8: Quantities in Chemical Reactions
Chapter 9: Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table
Chapter 10: Chemical Bonding
Chapter 11: Gases
Chapter 12: Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces
Chapter 13: Solutions
Chapter 14: Acids and Bases
Chapter 15: Chemical Equilibrium