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Aug 25, 2025
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CHM 112 - General Chemistry II: Reactions in the Atomic World
Description
Rearrangement of atoms through chemical reactions drives many of the changes we see around us. Chemical reactions influence biology, geology, and technology; they are central to everything from the functioning of a cell to the weathering of mountainsides to the capacity of solar cells. This course will examine the proportion of starting materials and products in chemical reactions, as described by chemical equilibrium. Quantitative and qualitative models will be developed to understand chemical equilibrium, and these will be applied to crucial facets of chemistry, including ionic precipitation, acid-base, and reduction-oxidation reactions. Models will be introduced to describe rates of reactions through studying kinetics. Students will enhance the problem-solving skills, effective learning strategies, and mathematical reasoning introduced in General Chemistry I. Lab work builds additional qualitative and quantitative skills and focuses on techniques to identify unknown chemicals and to monitor the speed or extent of reactions. Students will work to improve their abilities to make and defend scientific arguments, with a focus on clear and effective visualization of quantitative data. Multiple sections offered every Spring with one section offered every Fall.
Prerequisite
CHM 111
Credits: 1
Course Attribute(s):
NATL Gen Ed: Natural Science w/ Lab
Major: BFB:Animal Behavior
Major: BFB:Neuroscience
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