High School: Chemistry, AP Chemistry
College: Intro to Chem, General Chem I, General Chem II
The following is a list of typical topics covered
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- Matter & Measurement
- The Study of Chemistry
- Classifications of Matter
- Properties of Matter
- Units of Measurement
- Uncertainty in Measurement
- Dimensional Analysis
- Atoms, Molecules, & Ions
- The Atomic Theory of Matter
- Discovery of Atomic Structure
- Modern View of Atomic Structure
- Atomic Weights
- The Periodic Table
- Molecules & Molecular Compounds
- Ions & Ionic Compounds
- Naming Inorganic Compounds
- Some Simple Organic Compounds
- Chemical Reactions
- Chemical Equations
- Simple Patterns of Chemical Reactivity
- Formula Weights
- Avogadro's Number & the Mole
- Empirical Formulas from Analyses
- Quantitative Information from Balanced Eqns
- Limiting Reactants
- Reactions in Aqueous Solution
- Properties of Aqueous Solutions
- Precipitation Reactions
- Acids, Bases, & Neutralization Rxns
- Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
- Concentrations of Solutions
- Solution Stoichiometry
- Thermochemistry
- Energy
- The First Law of Thermodynamics
- Enthalpy
- Enthalpies of Reaction
- Calorimetry
- Hess's Law
- Enthalpies of Formation
- Foods & Fuels
- Electronic Structure of Atoms
- The Wave Nature of Light
- Quantized Energy & Photons
- Line Spectra & the Bohr Model
- The Wave Behavior of Matter
- Quantum Mechanics & Atomic Orbitals
- Representations of Orbitals
- Many-Electron Atoms
- Electron Configurations
- Electron Config & the Periodic Table
- Periodic Properties of the Elements
- Development of the Periodic Table
- Effective Nuclear Charge
- Sizes of Atoms & Ions
- Ionization Energy
- Electron Affinity
- Metals, Nonmetals
- Trends for Group IA / IIA Metals
- Trends for Selected Nonmetals
- Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding
- Lewis Symbols & the Octet Rule
- Ionic Bonding
- Covalent Bonding
- Bond Polarity & Electronegativity
- Drawing Lewis Structures
- Resonance Structures
- Exceptions to the Octet Rule
- Strengths & Lengths of Covalent Bonds
- Molecular Geometry & Bonding Theories
- Molecular Shapes
- The Vsepr Model
- Molecular Shape & Molecular Polarity
- Covalent Bonding & Orbital Overlap
- Hybrid Orbitals
- Multiple Bonds
- Molecular Orbitals
- Gases
- Characteristics of Gases
- Pressure
- The Gas Laws
- The Ideal-Gas Equation PV=nRT
- Applications of the Ideal-Gas Equation
- Gas Mixtures & Partial Pressures
- The Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Gases
- Molecular Effusion & Diffusion
- Deviations from Ideal Behavior
- Liquids & Intermolecular Forces
- Intermolecular Forces
- Select Properties of Liquids
- Phase Changes
- Vapor Pressure
- Phase Diagrams
- Liquid Crystals
- Solids & Modern Materials
- Classification of Solids
- Structures of Solids
- Metallic Solids
- Metallic Bonding
- Ionic Solids
- Molecular Solids
- Covalent-Network Solids
- Polymers
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- Properties of Solutions
- The Solution Process
- Saturated Solutions & Solubility
- Factors Affecting Solubility
- Expressing Solution Concentration
- Colligative Properties
- Colloids
- Chemical Kinetics
- Factors that Affect Rxn Rates
- Reaction Rates
- Concentration & Rate Laws
- Change of Concentration with Time
- Temperature & Rate
- Reaction Mechanisms
- Catalysis
- Chemical Equilibrium
- The Concept of Equilibrium
- The Equilibrium Constant
- Heterogeneous Equilibria
- Calculating Eq Constants
- Applications of Eq Constants
- Le Chatelier's Principle
- Acid-Base Equilibria
- Bronsted-Lowry Acids & Bases
- The Autoionization of Water
- The pH Scale
- Strong Acids & Bases
- Weak Acids
- Weak Bases
- Relationship between Ka & Kb
- Acid-Base Properties of Salt Solutions
- Acid-Base Behavior & Chemical Structure
- Lewis Acids & Bases
- Additional Aspects of Aq Equilibria
- The Common-Ion Effect
- Buffers
- Acid-Base Titrations
- Solubility Equilibria
- Factors That Affect Solubility
- Precipitation & Separation of Ions
- Qualitative Analysis for Metals
- Chemistry of the Environment
- Earth's Atmosphere
- Human Activities & Earth's Atmosphere
- Earth's Water
- Human Activities & Water Quality
- Green Chemistry
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Spontaneous Processes
- Entropy & 2nd Law of Thermodynamics
- Entropy & 3rd Law of Thermodynamics
- Entropy Changes in Chemical Reactions
- Gibbs Free Energy
- Free Energy & Temperature
- Free Energy & Keq
- Electrochemistry
- Oxidation States & Redox Reactions
- Balancing Redox Equations
- Voltaic Cells
- Cell Potentials / Std Conditions
- Free Energy & Redox Reactions
- Cell Potentials / Nonstd Conditions
- Batteries & Fuel Cells
- Corrosion
- Electrolysis
- Nuclear Chemistry
- Radioactivity & Nuclear Equations
- Patterns of Nuclear Stability
- Nuclear Transmutations
- Rates of Radioactive Decay
- Detection of Radioactivity
- Energy Changes in Nuclear Rxns
- Nuclear Power: Fission
- Nuclear Power: Fusion
- Radiation in the Environment
- Chemistry of the Nonmetals
- Periodic Trends & Chemical Rxns
- Hydrogen
- The Noble Gases
- The Halogens
- Oxygen
- Grp VI elem: S, Se, Te, & Po
- Nitrogen
- Grp V elem: P, As, Sb, & Bi
- Carbon
- Grp IV elem: Si, Ge, Sn, & Pb
- Boron
- Transition Metals & Coord Chem
- The Transition Metals
- Transition-Metal Complexes
- Common Ligands in Coord Chem
- Nomenclature & Isomerism in Coord Chem
- Color & Magnetism in Coord Chemistry
- Crystal-Field Theory
- The Chemistry of Life:
- Organic Molecules
- Introduction to Hydrocarbons
- Alkenes, Alkynes, & Aromatics
- Organic Functional Groups
- Chirality in Organic Chemistry
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Nucleic Acids
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