CHM 161: General Chemistry 1 Laboratory

An in-depth analysis of the precision and accuracy in seam measurements by three apprentice tailors: X, Y, and Z, as they measure a pair of trousers. Understand how their measurements compare to the true length of 32.0 inches.

Learn the method to determine the count of SO? molecules, sulfur, and oxygen atoms from a given amount of sulfur dioxide (SO?). Understand the application of Avogadro's number in translating moles to molecules. Grasp key concepts of atomic structure and counting with hands-on examples.

Discover Lewis structures for various molecular formulas, including N2, HCN, CO2, C3H6, and more. Explore their chemical bonding and structural arrangements.

Explore the intricacies of electron configurations around the atomic nucleus. Understand the ordered filling of energy levels in atoms like Rubidium, Germanium, and Argon. A deep look into the ground-state configurations of key elements.

Discover Rutherford's pivotal Gold Foil Experiment and its impact on atomic theory. Unveil the discrepancies with the Plum Pudding Model. Grasp the birth of the nuclear atom model through unexpected alpha particle deflections.

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