Semester Hours:3Spring
Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry, including: states of matter; modern atomic and bonding theory; mass and energy relationships in chemical reactions; equilibria; acids and bases; descriptive inorganic chemistry; electrochemistry. Periodic properties of the elements and their compounds are discussed (3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation). Students registering for this course should also register for the corresponding laboratory course CHEM 140.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: CHEM 3A; co-requisite: CHEM 140. CHEM 139 and 140 are recommended for geology and urban ecology majors. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.