Dr. Walt Volland

Revised May 31, 2008 This class is intended for people who need a laboratory science, are pursuing prenursing or health occupations careers, are required to complete a series of chemistry classes, or need the introductory course for introductory organic chemistry . Experiments are done at home using consumer products. The experiments can be completed during the week. Additional information Grade scale Course topics & contents Course outline & topics Tentative assignments schedule Study suggestions & useful skills Some chemistry links Exp1 MSDS Weekly lectures 1.Nature of matter 2.Measurements, conversion factors 3 Atomic structure 4 Ions and ionic formulas 5 Molecules, covalent bonds, shapes, polarity of bonds, 6 Balancing equations, Mols, Avogadro's number, Molar mass,Percent yield   7. Bond energy, exo- & endo- thermic , entropy, free energy, rates of reaction, catalysts, equilibrium 8 States of matter, gas laws, pressure iintermolecular forces, vapor pressure 9 Solution process, solubility, concentrations, Henry's law, Molarity, Osmolarity, Dilutions 10 Acids, bases, dissociation of water, Kw, pH neutralization, weak acids, strong acids           Question of the week. What are the states of matter? Answer is here   Dr. Walt Volland all rights reserved-1997-2008 Bellevue Community College, ( BCC) has no connection with this site. Washington Online, WAOL, offers online classes using these materials. Dr. Walt Volland is Professor Emeritus from BCC and teaches for Spokane Community College