Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size30 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteCHEM 1A - Correctly name any compound given its formula and write its formula given its name. Write and balance chemical equations. Distinguish between limiting and excess reactant. Solve chemical problems using dimensional analysis method. Distinguish between atoms, molecules and ions. Identify types of chemical reactions, including precipitation, acid-base, and oxidation-reduction. Define atomic and molecular structure. Interpret a thermochemical equation in terms of heat flow and its relation to amounts of substances involved in a reaction. or, CHEM 1AH - Correctly name any compound given its formula and write its formula given its name. Write and balance chemical equations. Distinguish between limiting and excess reactant. Solve chemical problems using dimensional analysis method. Distinguish between atoms, molecules and ions. Identify types of chemical reactions, including precipitation, acid-base, and oxidation-reduction. Define atomic and molecular structure. Interpret a thermochemical equation in terms of heat flow and its relation to amounts of substances involved in a reaction Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionThis is the second semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, physics, pre-medicine), allied health, mathematics, and engineering. Topics include chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. CHEM 1B is part of the one year General Chemistry course sequence. It is recommended that CHEM 1A and 1B be completed at a single institution before transfer.Usually HeldMon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–3:20pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:15am, Mon Wed 9:30am–12:20pm 