The course covers fundamental concepts of chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium (including acid base chemistry and solubility equilibrium), thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. It also deals with solution chemistry, specifically reactions in aqueous solutions as well as group properties and reactions of elements as an introduction to qualitative analysis of cations and anions.
At the end of the semester, the students must have: 1.) Demonstrate understanding of the importance of inorganic chemistry; 2.) Explain the composition of chemical compounds; 3.) Describe the properties of elements in the periodic table; 4.) Use bonding theories to explain the structure of compounds; 5.) Apply the fundamental concepts of chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry in chemical reactions particularly aqueous solutions; and 6.) Discuss the reactions of elements relative to its group properties.
- Teacher: Rene John Escal