CHEM 002: General Chemistry I

[4.0 units]

First semester of a two-semester general chemistry sequence. Stoichiometric calculations, types of chemical reactions, properties of gases, thermochemistry, introduction to chemical equilibrium, basic atomic structure and atomic orbital theory, periodic properties, and chemical bonding. The concepts and quantitative skills introduced in lecture are reinforced by a laboratory section.

Prerequisite: CHEM 001 or combined score of 40 or above on Chemistry and Math Placement Exam or equivalent. Laboratory included.

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CHEM 002: General Chemistry I