CHEM& 163 - General Chemistry III

6 CR

Third in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 162 with a C or better.

Course Outcomes

Explain how equilibrium concepts apply to chemical systems, including acids and bases, slightly soluble ionic compounds, and complex ions.
Solve word problems for chemical systems at equilibrium to determine equilibrium constants, pH, and concentrations.
Predict and quantify the chemical behavior of acids and bases in aqueous solutions.
Discuss and quantify the effects of the thermodynamic properties of enthalpy, entropy, and free energy on chemical equilibria.
Analyze the relationship between cell potential, free energy, and the equilibrium constant for electrochemical redox reactions in aqueous and electrochemical systems.
Combine valence bond theory and crystal field theory to examine magnetism, color, and biochemical and industrial applications in coordination compounds.
Develop laboratory practices for conducting experiments and reporting experimental results within the context of the scientific method (including the proper application of significant figures, precision, and accuracy).
Future plans: Use laboratory generated data and supporting activities to reach sound conclusions about chemical phenomena, models, concepts, and theories.

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science)
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning

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