Chemistry is a quantitative/predictive science. It is not an isolated collection of facts but a body of knowledge that fits together in laws and theories to describe nature. In this course, we will discuss these laws and theories that will allow us to predict chemical phenomena.
Chem 1A will cover the following topics: scientific measurement, the structure and properties of elements and compounds, chemical reactions and calculations, heat and thermochemistry, light and color, and states of matter.
Announcements: Fall 2022
Lecture: ONLINE. You will not be required to attend lectures or labs via video conference, e.g., Zoom, on specific days and times. Lecture slides, videos, and practice problems are posted below.
Laboratory: IN PERSON – Required. TTh 6-9:10 (Section 1067)
Week 16: review for the Final Exam.
Assignments: Chem 1A consists of 3 hours of lecture and 6 hours of lab each week. Expect to spend 15 hours per week on this class (9 hours on lecture + 6 hours on lab).
- See the Objective Lecture Slides and video and try the Objective Lecture Quiz Practice Problems (with solutions) on the Chem 1A Lecture Slides, Videos, Practice Problems.
- OLI Modules Reading for review.
- Final Exam on Thursday, 12/15/22, 45-60 minutes between 6 pm and midnight. The exam is graded (A ≥ 87.5%, B range (75-87.5%), B- = 75-79.9%, B = 80-84.9%, B+ = 85-87.4%, C = 60-74.9%), will consist of approximately 10 questions, and will cover all Chem 1A topics.
- If you did not pass Lecture Quiz 13, you can retake this quiz on Thursday, 12/15/22, between 6 pm and midnight. Lecture quizzes are graded Pass (Master)/Not Pass. A Passing (Master) grade is 80% or higher.
- Finish Lab 12 Gas, Liquid, Solid Applications and Locker Check-in. Work with other students on this experiment so you can discuss, review, etc. your ideas and understanding of these concepts. You will submit the Lab Assignment individually at the end of Tuesday’s lab.
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Course Information – Materials, Course Description, Objectives
Lecture Slides, Videos, Practice Problems
Chem 1A Lab Information
Click here for the Course Syllabus (8 page pdf)