Course overview
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic theoretical and practical concepts of physical, and general chemistry. Stoichiometric calculations; quantities of reactants and products; classes of chemical reactions Thermochemistry. Atomic structure and periodicity, chemical bonding and molecular structure. Intermolecular forces, properties of solid, liquid and gaseous states; properties of solutions. Reaction kinetics, and equilibria. Introductory acid-base theory; colligative properties. Transition Elements.
Course learning outcomes
- Calculate and interpret chemical data
- Describe fundamental aspects of bonding and molecular structure
- Recognise factors which influence the control of a chemical reaction including thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium
- Use equipment in chemistry laboratories to carry out general chemistry practical procedures
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 27480
Section PR01
Size 90
Available 78
Class number 27481
Section PR02
Size 90
Available 81
Class number 27482
Section PR03
Size 90
Available 89
Class number 27483
Section SE01
Size 250
Available 228
Class number 27484
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 24
Class number 27485
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 28
Class number 27486
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 28
Class number 27487
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 26
Class number 27488
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 27489
Section TU06
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 27490
Section TU07
Size 30
Available 24
Class number 27491
Section TU08
Size 30
Available 28
Class number 27492
Section TU09
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 21840
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 36
Class number 21841
Section WS03
Size 40
Available 32
Class number 21842
Section WS04
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 21843
Section WS05
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 21844
Section WS07
Size 40
Available 38
Class number 29266
Section WS08
Size 40
Available 33
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