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Chemistry
Concepts

Following completion of this section of the workbook, the student should be able to:

  • Use chemical formulae in stoichiometric calculations.
  • Understand the concepts of structure, properties and periodicity, including nuclear chemistry.
  • Understand the relationship between chemical bonding and physical properties.
  • Use the Bronsted-Lowry theory in explaining acid-base reactions and in distinguishing between strong and weak acids and bases.
  • Solve simple problems based on solution equilibria using solubility product constants (Ksp), acid and base ionization constants (Ka and Kb).
  • Understand the fundamentals of reaction kinetics and concepts of energy, enthalpy, entropy and free energy (thermodynamics).
  • Define oxidation and reduction; balance redox reactions by the oxidation number method and by the half reaction method.
  • Describe the energetics associated with the operation of electrochemical and electrolytic cells.
  • Understand the fundamental concepts of organic chemistry.

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