CHEM 123 General Chemistry III

Continuation of CHEM 122. Topics include control of chemical reactions, chemical kinetics, and equilibria, acids and bases, precipitation reactions, electrochemistry and redox reactions; and quantitative analysis. Extensive problem-solving and laboratory work included. Prerequisite: CHEM 122. (NSL)

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. Collect, analyze, and report scientific data.
2. Develop quantitative reasoning ability.
3. Master techniques of environmental chemistry that are widely used to study natural environments.
4. Analyze the dynamics of chemical systems.
5. Work with buffers, the pH of natural waters, and other applications of acid-base equilibria.
6. Analyze the chemistry of marine systems.
7. Describe corrosion, batteries, and other applications of electrochemistry.
8. Explain radioactivity, half-lives of radioactive isotopes, stable isotope ratios, and other applications of nuclear chemistry relevant to tribes.