Competencies for CHEM 1010
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The student will be able to:
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1
 Use the steps in the scientific method in experimentation.
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2
 Convert between scientific notation and non-exponential numbers.
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3
 Perform calculations involving experimental numbers.
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4
 Know the meaning of the SI units for volume, and and temperature
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5
 Explain the difference between mass and weight.
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6
 Convert between temperature on the temperature scales of oC, oF and K
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7
 Convert between SI units
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8
 Convert between SI and American units
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9
 Define the three states of matter and associated properties.
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10
 Define energy, heat and specific heat and be able to work problems on these topics
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11
 Define heat of fusion, heat of vaporization and be able to work problems on these topics
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12
 Apply the rules of for significant figures i problem solving.
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13
 Answer questions concerning Dalton's atomic theory and define proton, neutron, electron, atomic mass number, atomic number, ion, isotope and atomic mass and be able to relate these to atomic structure.
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14
 Define group, period, main group, transition metals, inner transition metals, metals, nonmetal and metalloids.  To understand their relationship to position on the periodic table..
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15
 Write the electronic configuration, the shorthand electronic configuration and the orbital notation for atoms.
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16
 Define ionization energy and electronegativity and predict the relative strength by periodic position.
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17
 Write Lewis structures for mono centered compounds and poly centered compounds.
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18
 Draw shapes for molecules having up to four bonds per atom
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19
 Determine the oxidation numbers in atoms, molecules and ions.
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20
 Name binary covalent, binary ionic and polyatomic ionic compounds.
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21
 Write the formula binary covalent, binary ionic and polyatomic ionic compounds.
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22
 Calculate the molar mass of a compound.
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23
 Know the difference between accuracy and precision.
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24
 Perform mole concept problems
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25
 Balance a chemical equation.
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26
 Perform reaction stoichiometry problems.
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27
 Perform percent yield problems
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28
 Know the factors which induce a reaction to occur.
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29
 Understand the concepts of electrolyte, activity series and solubility rules.
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30
 Predict the products, balance the molecular equation, the total ionic equation, the net ionic equation and identify the spectator ions in single displacement reactions.
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31
 Predict the products, balance the molecular equation, the total ionic equation, the net ionic equation and identify the spectator ions in double displacement reactions.
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32
 Identify a redox reaction and identify the reactants as oxidizing agents of reducing agents.
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33
 Identify and balance composition and decomposition reactions.
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34
 Differentiate between endothermic and exothermic reactions.
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35
 Use the concepts of the kinetic theory of gases
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36
 Use pressure and understand its units and how it is measured.
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37
 Use Boyle's law, Charles' law, Gay-Lussac's law and Graham's law to work problems dealing with gases.
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38
 Define the intermolecular forces that exist between compounds.
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39
 Understand the effect dipole-dipole interactions, hydrogen bonding and London dispersion forces have on gases, liquids and solids.
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40
 Describe the properties of liquids, i.e. evaporation, condensation and boiling point.
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41
 Relate the shape of a molecule to its relative boiling point.
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42
 Understand the meaning of allotropes, crystalline solids and amorphous solids.
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43
 Differentiate between homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures.
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44
 Identify the parts of a solution and the characteristics of a solution.
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45
 Define unsaturated, saturated and supersaturated.
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46
 Relate solubility to "likeness," temperature and pressure.
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47
 Work problems using the various units of concentration.
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48
 Work dilution problems.
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49
 Understand the dissolution process.
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50
 Define colloids, suspensions and emulsions.
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51
 Work problems dealing with colligative properties.
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52
 Define kinetics and rate
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53
 Define the two condition for and effective collision.
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54
 Understand activation energy and energy diagrams for endothermic reaction and exothermic reactions.
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55
 Know the affect of the reaction rate of reaction as it refers to the nature of the reactants, the concentration , the temperature and the presence of a catalyst.
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56
 Know the difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts
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57
 Know the definition of reversible and irreversible reactions.
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58
 Define dynamic equilibrium
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59
 Define equilibrium constants and be able to write equilibrium expressions.
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60
 Calculate equilibrium constants from equilibrium concentrations.
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61
 Calculate equilibrium concentration from equilibrium constants.
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62
 Know the affect of adding or removing a reactant or product on the position of equilibrium.
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63
 Know the affect of changing the temperature o the position of the equilibrium or the equilibrium constant for exothermic reactions and endothermic reactions.
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64
 Know the affect of changing the pressure on the position of the equilibrium.
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65
 Know the affect of adding a catalyst on the position of the equilibrium or the equilibrium constant.
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66
 Know the Arrhenius definition of acids and bases.
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67
 Know the Brønsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases.
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68
 Know how to use conjugate acid conjugate base theory
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69
 Know the definition for amphoteric (and amphiprotic) species.
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70
 Calculate the Ka from the equilibrium concentrations.
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71
 Know the reactions of acids with metals, metal hydroxides, metal oxides, metal carbonates, metal hydrogen carbonates, ammonia and amines.
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72
 Know the concept of auto ionization.
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73
 Define the water ionization constant, Kw .
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74
 Perform calculation using Kw and the hydronium and hydroxide concentrations.
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75
 Know the definition of Ph and be able to perform pH calculations.
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76
 Know how pH relates to acidity and basicity.
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77
 Define indicators and how they are used.
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78
 .Define pKa and be able to calculate it.
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79
 Be able to predict the acidity, basicity or neutrality of an aqueous salt solution
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80
 Define buffers and discuss the two types.
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81
 Define the Henderson-Hasselbach equation.
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82
 Determine the pH of an equilmolar mixture in a buffer solution.
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83
 Determine the pH of an non equilmolar mixture in a buffer solution.
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84
 Define buffer capacity.
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85
 Understand the carbonate and phosphate buffer systems.
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86
 Understand titration reactions and perform calculations based on them
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87
 Define equivalence, equivalent weight and normality as it refers to titrations.
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