General Chemistry I
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This is a comprehensive course designed to familiarize students with the basic principles of chemistry. The course begins with the study of atoms, quantum theory and periodic trends of the elements. Stoichiometry, chemical reactions, intermolecular forces and properties of solids, liquids and gases are also explored. From there chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, energy, radiation, coordination chemistry, and organic chemistry topics are studied. This course will give the student a solid foundation for further study into the sciences.
This Course Includes:
- Proctored Exams
- 48 hours grading turn-around
- Live technical and student support
- Free transcription to your destination school
- 150+ partner college and universities with direct articulation
- Self Paced
- Science
- Content by McGraw-Hill
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Analyze Dalton's atomic theory with respect to the structure of the atom.
- Describe the states of matter, their properties, and the effect of chemical measurements on chemical calculations.
- Solve chemical problems relating to various aspects of stoichiometry, such as the mole, molecular formulas, and chemical equations.
- Describe the process of phase change and the properties of liquids and solids.
- Summarize the applications of various gas laws and the Kinetic-Molecular theory.
- Summarize factors affecting solubility and the colligative properties of liquids.
- Review the various types of chemical reactions.
- Analyze quantum theory with respect to the structure of the atom.
- Explore the organization of the periodic table with respect to atomic properties.
- Compare and contrast the properties of the main group elements.
- Relate the properties of the transition elements to the formation of coordination compounds.
- Analyze the various theories of chemical bonding.
- Apply various theories to depict molecular shape.
- Apply the various laws of thermodynamics to define enthalpy and calculate standard heats of reactions.
- Distinguish between the concepts of entropy, free energy, and work.
- Explore reaction mechanisms and the factors affecting the rate of a reaction.
- Analyze the various properties of acids and bases in water and the pH scale.
- Review the various aspects of acid-base equilibria.
- Detail the applications of ionic equilibria in buffer systems and titration curves.
- Distinguish between the different types of organic molecules.
- Analyze the concept of radioactive decay and its role in the application of radioisotopes.
- Describe the occurrence and cycling of the elements in nature along with their uses.
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Chemistry: The Science of Change |
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Atoms and the Periodic Table |
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Quantum Theory and the Electronic Structure of Atoms |
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Periodic Trends of the Elements |
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Ionic and Covalent Compounds |
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Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories |
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Chemical Reactions |
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Chemical Reactions in Aqueous Solutions |
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Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions |
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Gases |
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Intermolecular Forces and the Physical Properties of Liquids and Solids |
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Physical Properties of Solutions |
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Acids and Bases |
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Acid-Base Equilibria and Solubility Equilibria |
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Entropy, Free Energy, and Equilibrium |
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Nuclear Energy |
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Coordination Chemistry |
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Organic Chemistry |
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Review and Final Exam |
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There are no prerequisites to take General Chemistry.
The required eTextbook for this course is included with your course purchase at no additional cost. More information on StraighterLine eTextbooks
Prefer the hard copy? Simply purchase from your favorite textbook retailer; you will still get the eTextbook for free.
Burdge, Julia. Chemistry. 6th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2023, ISBN 9781264085774.
StraighterLine provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.
If you have chosen a to award credit for this course, your final grade will be based upon that college's grading scale. Only passing scores will be considered by Partner Colleges for an award of credit.
There are a total of 1000 points in the course:
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Topic |
Assessment |
Points |
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5 |
Graded Exam 1 |
125 |
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9 |
Graded Exam 2 |
125 |
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9 |
Midterm Exam |
200 |
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14 |
Graded Exam 3 |
125 |
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18 |
Graded Exam 4 |
125 |
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Final Exam |
300 |
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Total |
1000 |
Final Proctored Exam
The final exam is developed to assess the knowledge you learned taking this course. All students are required to take an online proctored final exam in order complete the course and be eligible for transfer credit.
I think that this course was challenging yet rewarding. I liked being able to perform the labs at my own pace and on my own time.
I think that this course was challenging yet rewarding. I liked being able to perform the labs at my own pace and on my own time.
This was the worst course I have ever taken. It had very little guidance and was much too difficult for a general intro class that is self paced. It did not focus on main concepts from the book, but branched out in to more complex areas where there had not been any focus at all. The object was not to learn anything, but to memorize a chemistry book that is about 800 pages long. The lessons that went along with the book were incredibly elementary, and easy to understand--that's great, except that it doesn't help at all when the tests have nothing to do with the online lessons.
This was the worst course I have ever taken. It had very little guidance and was much too difficult for a general intro class that is self paced. It did not focus on main concepts from the book, but branched out in to more complex areas where there had not been any focus at all. The object was not to learn anything, but to memorize a chemistry book that is about 800 pages long. The lessons that went along with the book were incredibly elementary, and easy to understand--that's great, except that it doesn't help at all when the tests have nothing to do with the online lessons.
Great course outline
Great course outline
Very Hard. If you do well on the final
Very Hard. If you do well on the final
Excellent course.. Definitely prepares you for the next step in your career choice.
Excellent course.. Definitely prepares you for the next step in your career choice.
It was straightforward.
It was straightforward.
Terrible, the quiz and final exams are prepare way differently
Terrible, the quiz and final exams are prepare way differently
This course was pretty difficult for me especially since I'm not very strong in science. I had a hard time understanding certain topics even with the lesson presentations and the workbook to go with the text
This course was pretty difficult for me especially since I'm not very strong in science. I had a hard time understanding certain topics even with the lesson presentations and the workbook to go with the text
General Chemistry was a very good course. The interactions offered with the straighterline courses are second to none.
The course was a challenge and it took me longer than i expected
Buy or rent the book, other wise it is very difficult
Easy to follow format, at you own pace, organized.
I like studying at my own pace.
I liked finishing it!
I liked getting together with my bestie and tutor to study
I liked that it was self paced
I liked that it was self paced because I needed this class done fast!
I liked that the course content was very similar to my C.C. Chemistry course so the learning curve was not steep.
I liked the fact that it was easy to navigate this course. And the quizzes and games were also good and helped me in learning.
I liked the f'reedom to take test when I wanted.
I liked working independently.
The course outline was crucial for exam preparation.
The online format is lifestyle friendly. totally enjoy studying with friend in convenience of home around work and family. I love that we can go at our own pace. Price is competitive.
The specific aspect I liked in this course was that it was very fair. I really appreciated the amount of time that was given for each exam which helped and enabled me to solve all the long math equations within the time limit.
This course was very tricky, especially the questions. I was second guessing myself most of the time because of the way the questions were worded. The course overall was very intense.