ScienceIntroduction to Chemistry

<p>At the end of the course, you'll be able to:</p> <ul><li>Understand the history and context of chemical investigation, measurement, and problem-solving.<br></li><li>Describe the structures and properties of matter.<br></li><li>Predict how chemicals behave based on how their atoms bond.<br></li><li>Classify chemical reactions and quantify the chemical species involved.<br></li><li>Describe the basics of energy and its relationship to matter.<br></li><li>Explain nuclear radiation and its appropriate reactions and applications.<br></li><li>Mathematically describe the behavior of gases.<br></li><li>Distinguish the properties of and forces involved with the different states of matter.<br></li><li>Characterize the properties, concentrations, and applications of solutions.<br></li><li>Differentiate between acids and bases, their various definitions, and ways to measure each.<br></li><li>Compare the major chemical cycles and pollutants in Earth’s atmosphere.</li><li>Categorize common organic molecules and biomolecules based on their structure, function, properties, and applications.</li></ul>