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  • This is an introductory course for students with limited background in chemistry; basic concepts such as atomic and molecular structure, solutions, phases of matter, and quantitative problem solving will be emphasized with the goal of preparing students for further study in chemistry.

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Review Videos (I)

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Scientific Method

1.2 Measurement and Significant Figures Part I

1.3 Measurement and Significant Figures Part II

1.4 Energy Part I

1.5 Energy Part II

1.6 [DEMO] Physical Change

1.7 [DEMO] Chemical Change

Light Waves

[DEMO] Blackbody Radiation

Light Wave Particle Duality

Atom Emission Spectra

Bohr Model Part I

[Demo] Colored Flames

Bohr Model Part II

Week 1 Exercises

Quantum Number, Lewis Dot Structure

Introduction to Quantum Numbers Part I

Introduction to Quantum Numbers Part II

Electron Configurations

Core and Valence Electrons

Introduction to Lewis Structures

Lewis Dot Structure Construction

Bond Order, Expanded Octet

Week 2 Exercise

Formal Charge, VSEPR Theory, Hybridization

Simple Structure, Formal Charge and Resonance PartI

Simple Structure, Formal Charge and Resonance Part II

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Part I

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Part II

Sigma and Pi Bonds

Hybridization

Week 3 Exercise

First Advanced Problem Set

Phases of Matter, Gas Laws

[DEMO] Compressibility and Pressure

[DEMO] Gas Phase

Ideal Gas Law

Gas Law: Partial Pressure

The Importance of Thermal Energy

Phases of Matter, Liquids

Week 4 Exercise

Intermolecular Forces and Phase Changes

Intermolecular Forces

Phase Changes Part I

Phase Changes Part II

Solids Part I

Solids Part II

Solids Part III

Week 5 Exercise

Solutions

2.1 Introduction to Solutions Part I

2.2 Introduction to Solutions Part II

2.3 [Demo] Electrolytes

2.4 Dissolution and the Solubility Product Constant Part I

2.5 Dissolution and the Solubility Product Constant Part II

2.6 Solubility Rules

Solution Review

Solutions: Factor Affecting Solubility

Solutions: Calculations & Dilutions Part I

Solutions: Calculations & Dilutions Part II

[Interview] Dr. Dubay Interview

Week 6 Exercise

Second Advanced Problem Set

Strengthen Your Understanding

Final Exam Part A (12 Questions)

Final Exam Part B (12 Questions)

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