Chemistry 101: Learning Outcomes

understand the molecular basis for the properties of everyday materials
determine the electronic structure of an atom and understand the theoretical basis for the arrangement of electrons
determine the nature of chemical bonding in molecules and ions using the periodic table
predict the shape of covalent molecules
identify types of intermolecular forces and predict those that are important for a given molecule
relate the chemical and physical properties of substances to molecular structure, chemical bonding, and intermolecular interactions
identify organic functional groups and understand their chemical reactivities
identify and name some simple organic compounds
laboratory: basic chemical techniques, as well as skills in following directions, making observations, recording data accurately, and report writing are introduced in the laboratory.