CHEM 1A03 — Introductory Chemistry 1
Course Description
Atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, solutions.
Prerequisites to Review Before Week 1
- Mole concept
- Significant figures
- Dimensional analysis
- Basic algebra
Top 7 Topics by Foundational Importance
- stoichiometry
- atomic-structure
- Chemical bonding (VSEPR)
- Thermochemistry (Hess’s law)
- gas-laws
- solution-concentration
- intermolecular-forces
Known Difficulty Spikes
- Limiting reagent problems
- Enthalpy cycles
- Electron configuration exceptions (Cr, Cu, etc.)
Free Resources
- OpenStax Chemistry: Atoms First
- Khan Academy AP Chemistry
- Professor Dave Explains (YouTube)
Connections
Planck’s constant → photoelectric effect → periodic trends bridges to PHYSICS 1CC3. See interdisciplinary.
Textbook
[Set by /process-syllabus once syllabus is available.]