Pre-Chemistry

Be prepared
before you get to class

Everything you should know for first year Chemistry

Module 1

Numeracy and Problem Solving

Scientific Measurements

Accurate measurements are essential when performing scientific experiments. This section discusses accepted methods of measurement used by many scientists.

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out of 5

Presenting Chemical Data

This section discusses the precision of a measurement, significant figures and scientific notation. We will explain how scientific measurements are made.

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out of 5

Problem Strategies

This section examines two valuable tools for understanding chemistry questions: unit analysis and systematic problem solving.

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out of 5

Summary

Review and put your numeracy and problem solving skills to the test.

Module 1 Test

out of 8

Module 2

General Chemistry

Modern Atomic Theory

Begin your first steps in developing a molecular perspective. We will start learning about modern atomic theory, enhancing our understanding of atoms and their properties.

Quizzes

The Atom: out of 5
Atomic Structure: out of 5

Building the World

We begin to piece together the puzzle that describes how atoms interact with each other. We will learn how bonded atoms are quantified, properties of atoms, advanced periodic trends, and bonding.

Quizzes

Compounds: out of 5
Bonding: out of 5

Transformations of Matter

Here we will review working with chemical equations. We learn how to write out states of matter, balance equations, solve chemical problems, and recognize different reaction types.

Quizzes

Equations: out of 5
Reactions: out of 5

Summary

Review and put your general chemistry skills to the test.

Module 2 Test

out of 16