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CHEM101: GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

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This chemistry survey is designed to introduce students to the world of chemistry. The principles of chemistry were first identified, studied, and applied by ancient Egyptians in order to extract metal from ores, make alcoholic beverages, glaze pottery, turn fat into soap, and much more. What began as a quest to build better weapons or create potions capable of ensuring everlasting life has since become the foundation of modern science. Take a look around you: chemistry makes up almost everything you touch, see, and feel, from the shampoo you used this morning to the plastic container that holds your lunch. In this course, we will study chemistry from the ground up, learning the basics of the atom and its behavior. We will use this knowledge to understand the chemical properties of matter and the changes and reactions that take place in all types of matter.

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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

define chemistry;
distinguish between the physical and chemical properties of matter;
distinguish between mixtures and pure substances;
describe the arrangement of the periodic table;
perform mathematical operations involving significant figures;
convert measurements into scientific notation;
explain the law of conservation of mass, the law of definite composition, and the law of multiple proportions;
summarize the essential points of Dalton’s atomic theory;
define what an atom is;
describe electron configurations;
draw Lewis structures for molecules;
name ionic and covalent compounds using the rules for nomenclature of inorganic compounds; and
explain the relationship between enthalpy change and the tendency for reactions to occur.

Course Requirements

In order to take this course, you must:

√ have access to a computer;

√ have continuous broadband Internet access;

√ have the ability/permission to install plug-ins or software (e.g., Adobe Reader or Flash);

√ have the ability to download and save files and documents to a computer;

√ have the ability to open Microsoft files and documents (.doc, .ppt, .xls, etc.);

√ have competency in the English language; and

√ have read the Saylor Student Handbook.

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