General Chemistry II

Catalog description

CHE-120 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (former CHE-220). This foundation course focuses on introductory aspects of inorganic and physical chemistry. Topics may include fundamental chemical reactions, trends in reactivity of main group and transition metals, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, gas laws, the laws of thermodynamics, properties of liquids and solution behavior, electrochemistry, reaction rates, molecular collision theory and reaction mechanisms. To illustrate the role of chemistry in fundamental physical and chemical behaviors, examples are chosen from a variety of areas including environmental, medical, and forensic applications. Prereqs: CHE-110/110L (minimum grade of C- in each); Coreq: CHE-120L.