C06J [CHEM0901] PRELIMINARY CHEMISTRY A
(6 P-Credits) Semester 1 Level 0

Prerequisite: CXC Chemistry Grade III or better

Syllabus:

Introduction to Chemistry. Atomic theory of matter. Electronic configuration of the elements. The Periodic Table and related studies. The mole concept and stoichiometry. Chemical Bonding and molecular geometry.

The characteristics and properties of matter. Properties of solutions. Chemical Energetics, the First Law of Thermodynamics; Enthalpy and its calculation.

The chemistry of aliphatic hydrocarbons.

A practical course of 72 hours.

Evaluation:

Two 2-hour written papers 70%

Course work 15%

Practical work 15%

Practical work is assessed throughout the duration of the course. Students whose practical work is considered to be unsatisfactory are required to sit a practical examination of not more than six hours duration. Candidates must provide the ORIGINAL worksheets of their laboratory work at the practical examination. These must be certified by the laboratory course Supervisor and may be taken into consideration by the Examiners.