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CH 140 - College Chemistry I


Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to chemistry designed primarily for those students who have little background in the subject but whose curriculum requires a working knowledge of chemistry. Topics include mathematics fundamentals, atomic theory, periodic table, chemical bonding and nomenclature, chemical equations, stoichiometry and gas laws. Satisfies science requirements for all but liberal arts-science students.

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Natural Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • recognize the precision of measured quantities as reported via significant figures;
  • perform arithmetic calculations on measured quantities and report answers to proper number of significant figures in scientific notation;
  • categorize matter according to state and class and distinguish between physical and chemical changes and physical and chemical properties;
  • interpret chemical notation for atoms, molecules and ions;
  • balance chemical equations and perform calculations based on stoichiometric relationships;
  • classify chemical reactions as combination, decomposition, replacement, metathesis or redox;
  • draw models for atoms and ions given nuclide symbols, showing nuclear composition and electron distribution in principle shells and subshells;
  • relate electron configuration and periodic classification of elements (Periodic Table);
  • explain the differences between ionic and covalent bonding and the resulting ionic and molecular compounds;
  • draw electron-dot structures for atoms, molecules and ions;
  • name inorganic compounds from formulae and write proper formulae from names;
  • use the mole concept to convert between masses of substances and number of atoms and/or molecules present;
  • calculate an unknown parameter of the gaseous state from the Ideal Gas Law; and
  • calculate solution concentrations in % Solute and Molarity units.


Prerequisites: Math Placement MT 013
Concurrent Registration: CH 141
F/S (C, N, S)