CHEM130

demonstrate appropriate safety techniques and proper use of protective equipment.

Reasoning, Communication

use names and formulas to describe the observable properties and characteristics of elements, compounds, and mixtures to the concept of atoms and molecules.

Reasoning

use of the mole concept and molarity to perform calculations involving gases, compounds and chemical reactions.

Reasoning

explain chemical reactions in terms of bond rearrangement of the atoms, the law of conservation of mass, balanced chemical equations, and energy changes.

Reasoning

describe the development of the model of the atom including the sub-atomic structures of atoms, ions, and isotopes.

Reasoning

utilize the modern periodic table to describe the chemical and physical properties of elements and demonstrate knowledge of chemical bonding to create formulae and Lewis structures.

Reasoning

predict the relative solubility of a solute in a solvent, and relate ion formation to electrical conductivity in aqueous solutions.

Reasoning

apply proper lab safety and proper procedures for handling and disposal of chemicals.

demonstrate proper manipulation of common equipment including, but not limited to: a. balances - general wet chemistry equipment for investigation of chemical reactions and chemical separation techniques. b. volumetric glassware for quantitative solution chemistry.

use and understand selected instrumentation such as UV-vis spectrometers, chromatographs and data acquisition and analysis systems

demonstrate skills in measuring and in recording data; and communicate results and data in clear and understandable forms.

Reasoning, Communication