CHEM 1110: General Chemistry I

Understand the fundamental distinctions between pure substances and mixtures. Unpack the definitions and real-world examples of elements, compounds, homogeneous, and heterogeneous mixtures.

Discover the incredible speed of light as it zips 7.5 times around Earth in just a second! Marvel at its daily and yearly travels, equating to billions and trillions of kilometers. Dive deeper into the concept of a 'light year' and its significance in astronomical measurements.

Learn how to compute the freezing point of water at various solution concentrations using the freezing point depression formula. Uncover the relationship between concentration and the lowered freezing points for four distinct solutions. Equip yourself with essential knowledge on the effects of solute concentration on water's freezing behavior.

Discover the art of classifying compounds as ionic or molecular based on bonding. Unravel the nuances between ionic and covalent bonds using electronegativity differences as a guide. Classify CoCl2 CF4 BaSO4 and NO with in-depth explanations and predict their properties.

Unraveling HNO? Titration: Calculating [H?] Halfway with KOH. Harness the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation for pH determination. Discover the pH at midpoint between weak acid and strong base titration.

Explore the method to determine the equilibrium constant for a reaction between iron III ions and thiocyanate ions. Learn to deduce equilibrium concentrations from initial values and reaction stoichiometry. Grasp the importance of the equilibrium constant value of 325.1 in assessing the reaction's favorability.