CHEM 1211: Principles of Chemistry I

1. Convert between units in the metric system using prefixes.
2. Use significant figures in calculations.
3. Apply dimensional analysis with density.
4. Relate subatomic particles to the structure of atoms and ions.
5. Recognize and name elements and groups on the periodic table.
6. Describe and convert between wavelength, frequency, and the energy of light; Describe the photoelectric effect and how it demonstrates the particle nature of light.
7. Describe and apply the Bohr model, De Broglie wavelengths and quantum numbers.
8. Identify the shapes of atomic orbitals.
9. Determine electron configurations of ions and atoms and magnetic properties.
10. Interpret periodic trends of radii size of atoms and ions.
11. Interpret periodic trends of ionization energy and electron affinities.
12. Identify types of chemical bonds.
13. Compare atomic electronegativities and use them to determine the polarity of bonds.
14. Name compounds and write formulas including polyatomics, acids and bases.
15. Draw Lewis symbols and structures.
16. Determine resonance, apply formal charges, determine exceptions, and identify bond order where necessary for Lewis structures.
17. Evaluate bond order, bond energies, and bond lengths.
18. Apply VSEPR theory to molecular shape, polarity and dipole moment.
19. Interpret the valence bond theory and hybridization of atomic orbitals.
20. Identify intermolecular forces and apply them to physical changes.
21. Calculate the molar mass of atoms, ions and molecules.
22. Calculate using moles and Avogadro’s Number.
23. Write and balance chemical reactions.
24. Apply stoichiometry to reactions using solids and solutions.
25. Find the limiting and excess reagent, theoretical yield and percent yield.
26. Calculate percent composition and empirical formulas.
27. Compare empirical and molecular formulas.
28. Determine a formula of a compound through combustion analysis.
29. Convert between different units of solution concentrations and apply dilutions.
30. Identify electrolytes, nonelectrolytes and weak electrolytes.
31. Write molecular, ionic and complete ionic reactions for:
    a. weak and strong acids and bases.
    b.the application of solubility rules for precipitation reactions.
32. Identify Brønsted-Lowery acids and bases.
33. Recognize unsaturated, saturated, and supersaturated solutions.
34. Apply stoichiometry and solution concentrations to titrations.
35. Assign oxidation numbers to atoms in compounds.
36. Identify and balance redox reactions in acid solutions.
37. Determine the type of radioactivity based on nuclear reactions.