CHM104 Chemistry 1A (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Chemistry (CHEMI)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
A study of current theories of the nature of atoms, molecules and bonding to explain the behaviour of bulk matter.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Orange |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: CHM104
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Students who have completed CHM115 cannot enrol into CHM104 .
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the language of chemistry;
- Be able to describe how to calculate chemical amounts of matter;
- Be able to apply known physical laws and perform related calculations;
- Be able to accurately describe molecular behaviour of matter that explains observed macroscopic properties;
- Be able to describe states of matter with respect to bonding;
- Be able to accuratley demonstrate equilibrium and perform calculations;
- Be able to describe relevant acids and bases and perform calculations.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Chemical foundations;
- Classification of matter;
- Stoichiometry;
- Gases;
- Atomic structure;
- Chemical bonding;
- Condensed states;
- Chemical equilibrium;
- Acids and bases.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
Provides a hands on approach to the theory in the subject.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.