CHE1BAS

Basic Chemistry

(15 credit points, first semester)

Coordinator: Dr Jeff Rowe

Chemistry of Atoms and Molecules
Atoms, molecules and ions; quantum theory and the electronic structure of the atom; periodic relationships among the elements; chemical bonding; molecular geometry.
Chemistry of Carbon Compounds
Hydrocarbons; delocalised bonding and aromatics; alkyl halides; hydroxyl compounds; aldehydes and ketones; acids.
Gases and Liquids
Properties of gases; thermochemistry; intermolecular forces; physical properties of solutions; acids and bases.

Prerequisite: This unit is for students who have not taken VCE Chemistry. There are no formal prerequisites for the course.

Incompatible unit: CHE1GEN.

Class requirements: Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour laboratory or workshop class per week.

Assessment: One 2-hour examination (64%), laboratory reports (20%) workshops and class tests (16%). The laboratory course is compulsory and an attendance requirement applies.

Textbook: Chang, R., "Chemistry", 9th edn, McGraw-Hill 2007.