CHM-122 General Chemistry II

Continuation of General Chemistry I. Topics covered include electronic structure and bonding theories, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, solids, organic and biochemistry, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, descriptive chemistry of main-group elements, and nuclear chemistry. This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

CHM-121 with a C or Higher

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

3

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Science & Technology

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• Yes

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate relationships between bonding, shape and reactivity
2. Apply concepts of kinetics and thermodynamics to predict reaction rates and spontaneity
3. Describe the difference between organic and inorganic compounds and identify functional groups and their properties
4. Conduct a chemistry experiment using proper safety procedures, recognize potentially hazardous situations and demonstrate an understanding for the necessity of safe laboratory procedures