I. Basics Concepts of Chemistry

  1. Science vs. Technology
  2. The Scientific Method
  3. The SI Measurement System
  4. Scientific Notation
  5. Accuracy vs. Precision
    1. Significant Figures
  6. Checking Your Work…The Power of Units

II. Matter and Energy

  1. States of Matter
    1. Key Transition Points
  2. Gases
    1. A Summary of Gas Laws
    2. The Ideal Gas Equation
    3. Stoichiometry
  3. Substances vs. Mixtures
    1. Properties of Matter
  4. Kinetic and Potential Energy
    1. Forms of energy
    2. Energy Management Mechanisms & Inefficiencies
  5. The Atom
    1. The Bohr Atonic Model
    2. Electron Configurations
    3. Isotopes, ions, and Valance Electrons
    4. Sub-Atomic Particles
  6. Periodic Table of the Elements
  7. Bulk Principles and the Mole
    1. Avagadro’s Number
    2. Molarity
    3. Malality

III. The Chemical Reaction

  1. Heat of Reactions
    1. Endothermic & Exothermic Examples
    2. Enthalpy
  2. Acids & Bases
    1. The Strong & the Weak
    2. The pH Scale
    3. Water in Acid/Base Solutions

IV. Bonds

  1. Ionic Bonds
  2. Covalent Bonds
  3. Balancing the Chemical Equation
    1. Quantities on Both Sides of the Equation
    2. Net Charge
    3. Structural Formula
  4. Electronegativity and Affinity
    1. Variations Attributed to Atomic Radii
  5. Molecular Geometry and Hybridization
    1. The Molecular Orbital Theory

V. Multi-Staged Reactions

  1. Reaction Rates
  2. Supply and Demand

VI. INtermolecular Forces and Condensed States

  1. Types of Intermolecular Forces
    1. Temporary Bonds and London Forces
  2. Properties of Liquids
    1. Surface Tension, Viscosity, and Capillary Action
    2. Heat Capacity
  3. Phase Diagrams