CHEM& 161: General Chemistry I – 6 credits
First in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students. The 161/162/163 series covers atomic structure, stoichiometry, solutions, gas laws, periodic law, bonding, molecular orbital theory, colligative properties, radioactivity, thermochemistry, equilibrium, acids, bases, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, kinetics, and simple organic chemistry. Courses in the series take a quantitative approach, format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.
About this course
This course is usually required for science/engineering majors and pre-professional health students (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary, etc.) It assumes you’ve had an intro-level chem course, either high school chemistry or an intro chem course in college.
PREREQUISITES ARE CHECKED. Please make sure you are cleared for prereqs – either you will have taken the prereq courses at BC, or you will need to submit a prerequisite check if prereqs were completed at another institution. We do not currently accept high school transcripts, but there is a placement exam if you completed intro-level high school chem.
Prerequisites:
There are TWO prerequisites to take CHEM&161.
How to clear prerequisites at Bellevue College
1) Math: Completion or concurrent enrollment in MATH& 141 (precalculus) or higher, or placement into MATH& 142 or higher.
Information on the math placement exam (including practice materials)
2) Chemistry: CHEM& 140 with a C or better (or equivalent), or by chemistry placement exam, or with AP/IB score of 3 or above. (if using AP/IB scores, complete the prereq check)
CHEM&161 Placement Exam:
CHEM& 161 Placement Exam Website (includes link to practice material and link to take the exam)
CHEM& 161 Course Materials:
1) Textbook: Chemistry: Structure and Properties by Nivaldo Tro (Pearson), second edition
2) Online Homework System: Mastering Chemistry Online Homework System *Required for all sections of CHEM& 161
3) Safety Goggles
4) Lab Notebook
CHEM& 161 Provided Information:
This periodic table and equations/constants sheet is provided for use on exams to all students in General Chemistry
(CHEM& 161/162/163).
Periodic Table and Equations/Constants
CHEM& 161 Labs:
Check your course syllabus for your class’ specific lab schedule. Print out only the labs that you will perform. Do not use lab handouts from previous quarters as they are updated frequently.
Guidelines/Information:
Lab Notebook Guidelines
Lab Report Guidelines
Lab Safety Sheet –please print and bring to lab
Glassware
Experiments:
Scientific Measurements new version Fall 2016
The Floating Egg Problem
Spectroscopy and the hydrogen atom
Molecular Models new version Fall 2016
Electrolytes
Chemical Formula Detective new version Fall 2016
Juice titration
Synthesis of Aspirin new version Fall 2016
Titration of Synthesized Aspirin new version Fall 2016
Titration of Aspirin Tablets
Beer’s Law new version Fall 2016
The Determination of Avogadro’s Number
Graphical Analysis with Logger Pro (recommended before Beer’s law)
Last Updated April 17, 2024