Text: General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications (11ᵗʰ edition), by Petrucci, R.H., Harwood, W.S., Herring, F.G., and Madura, J.D. Prentice Hall 2012. If you have the 10ᵗʰ or earlier editions, they can be used as well.
Description: An introduction to the principles of chemistry with emphasis on the theory of atomic and molecular structures and bonding. Work performed in the laboratory complements lecture material.
Proposed Lecture:
(Note: topics covered may be modified as necessary)
| Chapter 8: Electrons in Atoms | |
| Chapter 9: The Periodic Table and Some Atomic Properties | |
| Chapter 10: Chemical Bonding I: Basic Concepts | |
| Chapter 11: Chemical Bonding II: Additional Aspects | |
| Chapter 12: Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces (if time permits) | |
| Chapter 26: Introduction to Organic Chemistry |