SSS010 Introduction to Chemistry (6)

Abstract

This subject is designed to cover those concepts and skills in chemistry required by a student who is enrolling into a typical first year tertiary chemistry subject. Included in the subject is a section on basic mathematics that the student may need to review in order to cope with the rest of the subject.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Term 1
Online	Orange Campus
Term 2
Online	Orange Campus
Term 3
Online	Orange Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SSS010
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	SY/US	Office for Students

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Define and give examples of various chemical terms;
Distinguish between physical and chemical change;
Understand basic atomic structure, chemical bonding and the formation of compounds;
Distinguish between ionic and molecular compounds;
Understand how chemical compounds are named;
Write and balance chemical equations;
Determine atomic weights and molecular weights;
Calculate percentage composition of elements in compounds;
Express concentration of a solution in various ways;
Appreciate the diversity and complexity of organic compounds; and
Identify and name simple hydrocarbons.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

* Classification of matter.
* The nature of matter.
* Atomic structure.
* The formation of compounds - bonding.
* The physical properties of ionic and molecular compounds - a comparison.
* Nomenclature - naming chemical compounds.
* Chemical equations.
* Stoichiometry - chemical arithmetic.
* Solution stoichiometry.
* Organic chemistry.

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