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GENERAL CHEMISTRY

1. Course Description

This unit introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of chemistry essential for understanding analytical and industrial chemical processes. It focuses on atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, chemical reactions, and the properties of acids, bases, and solutions. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and laboratory applications to prepare students for advanced courses in analytical, organic, and physical chemistry.

2. Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Explain fundamental concepts and principles of general chemistry.

  2. Perform chemical calculations involving moles, molarity, and stoichiometry.

  3. Describe the structure of atoms, elements, and compounds.

  4. Demonstrate knowledge of periodic properties and chemical bonding.

  5. Apply the principles of chemical reactions and equilibrium.

  6. Practice safe and accurate laboratory techniques in basic chemical analysis.

3. Course Content / Topics

Week Topic Subtopics / Learning Areas
1 Introduction to Chemistry Definition, branches, importance, scientific methods, chemical symbols and equations
2 Atomic Structure Subatomic particles, atomic number and mass, isotopes, electron configuration
3 Periodic Table Classification of elements, periodic trends (atomic radius, electronegativity, ionization energy)
4 Chemical Bonding Ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding; molecular geometry; polarity
5 Stoichiometry Mole concept, Avogadro’s number, chemical equations, limiting reagents
6 States of Matter Gas laws, properties of solids, liquids, and gases
7 Solutions Concentration units, solubility, preparation of standard solutions
8 Acids, Bases, and Salts Definitions, pH scale, neutralization, titration
9 Chemical Reactions Types of reactions, energy changes, balancing equations
10 Thermochemistry Enthalpy, calorimetry, exothermic and endothermic processes
11 Chemical Equilibrium Le Chatelier’s principle, equilibrium constants
12 Electrochemistry and Redox Reactions Oxidation-reduction, electrochemical cells, applications
13 Revision and Laboratory Experiments Review of key topics, lab tests, and reporting techniques