A broad overview of chemical principles and the reactivity and physical properties of elements and compounds. Topics include stochiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular structure, thermodynamics, chemical periodicity, acid-base theories, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and transition metal chemistry. Extensive use of computer assisted instruction. Lecture and laboratory. Limited to 36 students.
Emphasis is placed on stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and methods of instrumental analysis.
Laboratory work illustrates the principles discussed in the lecture course and provides practical experience in the preparation, purification, and analysis of organic chemicals. The use of modern instrumentation is stressed. Lecture and laboratory. Fall and Spring Prerequisite Chemistry 17. Mechanics, wave motion, electricity, magnetism, and optics.