First semester General Chemistry for science majors and for students planning professional school studies in the health and life sciences. Topics include atomic structure and periodic properties, types and structure of matter, an introduction to thermochemistry, types of chemical reactions, reaction stoichiometry, nomenclature, bonding models, and theories, in addition to gas, liquid, solid, and solution properties. Three hours of lecture and may include one hour of recitation per week; accompanied by a lab course. Prerequisite: MTH 108 or placement beyond. Must be taken prior to this course. With CHE 115, this course fulfills the Physical and Natural Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.
CHE-113: General Chemistry I
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