Introductory Chemistry I

Dr. James A. Plambeck

The material of this course (CHEM 101, or for engineers at the University of Alberta CHEM 103), organized by lecture on the basis of two 80-minute lectures per week, is given below. Problems and solutions are included with the appropriate lectures.
  1. University Chemistry: An Introduction
  2. Atoms and Molecules
  3. Molar Stoichiometry
  4. Gases: The Empirical Gas Laws
  5. Gases: The Ideal Gas Law
  6. Kinetic-Molecular Theory Explains the Ideal Gas Law
  7. From Heat to Enthalpy
  8. Enthalpy Changes in Reactions
  9. Chemical Equilibrium: A Dynamic Concept
  10. Chemical Equilibrium: Equilibrium Constants
  11. Chemical Equilibrium: Gas-Phase Equilibria
  12. Midterm Examination Forms I
  13. Acids and Bases: Aqueous Terms and Concepts
  14. Acids and Bases: Aqueous Reactions
  15. Acidities of Aqueous Solutions
  16. Acids and Bases: Buffer Solutions
  17. Acid-Base Titrations
  18. Solutions and Solubility
  19. Solubility of Ionic Salts in Water
  20. Ionic Interactions in Aqueous Solutions
  21. Matter and Energy: Spectroscopy
  22. Electrons in Atoms
  23. Electrons in Molecules
  24. The Covalent Bond
  25. Shapes of Molecules: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion
  26. Main Group Elements: Industrial Processes
  27. Final Examination Forms I

Copyright 1995 James A. Plambeck (Jim.Plambeck@ualberta.ca). Updated September 30, 1995 jp.