Prerequisite Knowledge
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Learners in CHEM 1201 should be comfortable with the following items. Other pages within the ChemWiki can be a great resource for those that need to refresh their understanding.
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Use and interpret scientific notation |
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Report an answer with the correct number of significant figures |
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Identify the meanings of the metric prefixes and be able to convert between them |
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Convert between units and relate different values using dimensional analysis |
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List and explain the steps of the scientific method |
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Outline the historical development of atomic theory |
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Describe how experiments can be used to support or disprove a theory, citing examples from the development of atomic theory |
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Competently identify and differentiate between elements and compounds, substances and mixtures, atoms and molecules |
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Know the general structure of an atom and quantify the subatomic particles in an atom or ion |
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Write and interpret chemical symbols for elements, monoatomic and polyatomic ions |
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Explain the differences between ionic and covalent (molecular) compounds |
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Determine the charges of ions formed by the Group I, II metals and the non-metals |
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Name ionic and simple covalent compounds |
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Write or draw common representations of compounds, including condensed formulae, structural representations, and expanded representations |
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Explain the concept of a mole and be able to convert between atoms and moles |
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Calculate molar mass and how to use it to relate moles to grams |
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Balance chemical reactions |
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Relate quantities of reactants and products using a balanced chemical reaction |
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Explain the concept of limiting reactant and calculate the theoretical yield of a chemical reaction |
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Determine the percent yield of a chemical reaction based on actual yield |
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Predict the reactants and products of a complete combustion reaction and be able to complete and balance this type of reaction |