Either 121 or 151 may be taken as prerequisite for advanced study in chemistry, but only one of these two may be taken for credit. Prereq- high school chemistry, physics, calculus. Normally accompanied by Chem 213, 214. Chem 212 must be preceded by Chem 211. Experiments related to topics covered in Chem 211, 212.
Second semester includes identification of unknown organic compounds.
One lab per week. An introduction to the fundamental principles of physical chemistry, including quantum chemistry, chemical bonding, molecular spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics, and kinetic theory of gases. Nsci 230 is strongly recommended. Nsci 230 is strongly recommended. Required for chemistry majors.