CHEM 1A - GENERAL CHEMISTRY

    Recent Professors
    P. Tatum, L. de Morales, K. Heredia
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    32 students
    Difficulty
    6.7Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Chemistry 3A or 10 or equivalent, and Mathematics 103 or 3A or 5A or equivalent
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This is the first course in a two course sequence in generalchemistryandisintendedforstudentsmajoringinscience or satisfying prerequisites for professional schools. This course covers the principles and laws of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on quantitative, mathematical problem-solving. Topics included in the course are atoms, molecules and ions; formulas and equations; stoichiometry; gas laws; electronic structure of atoms; bonding; atomic orbital and molecular orbital theories; solutions; precipitation reactions; oxidation reduction reactions; introduction to acids and bases; thermochemistry; properties of liquids; solids and crystal structures; solution behavior; colligative properties;associatedlaboratoryexperiments;andvolumetricand gravimetric analysis methods. (A, Cal-GETC, CSU, UC) (C-ID CHEM 110) (C-ID CHEM 120S: CHEM 1A & CHEM 1B)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 6:00pm–8:50pm, Fri 12:30pm–3:20pm, Fri 9:00am–11:50am, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm