Chem 161: Prerequisites
As of Fall 2010, the prerequisites for this course are:
1) Math: Concurrent enrollment or completion of Math 141 (precalculus).
Or placement into Math 141 or higher, or AP calculus AB score of 3 or higher.
2) Chemistry: Chem 121 with a C or better, or by chemistry placement exam.
Information on the chemistry placement exam (Assessment Center)
Chem161_placement exam topics and feedback -after you take the exam, see this sheet to review topics you missed.
Chem161_placement exam practice - self graded; try it and see how you do!
Information on the math placement exam (Compass Test – Assessment Center)
Math placement exam: Practice Problems
Chem 161 Course Materials:
General Chemistry: Atoms First by McMurry and Fay (Prentice Hall), 1st edition
Chem 161 Labs:
Check your course syllabus for the lab schedule. Print out only the labs below that you will perform. Put the printouts in a folder/binder and be prepared on the first day of lab!
Lab Safety Sheet –please print and bring to lab
Scientific Measurements: Precision and Accuracy
The Floating Egg Problem
Spectroscopy and the hydrogen atom
Molecular Models, part 1
Molecular Models, part 2
Properties of solutions: Electrolytes and Non-electrolytes
Chemical formula detective
Titration of Juice
Synthesis of Aspirin
Titration of Synthesized Aspirin: A continuation of the aspirin synthesis lab
Titration of Aspirin Tablets
Beer’s Law: Determining the concentration of a solution
The Determination of Avogadro’s Number
Graphical Analysis with Logger Pro (recommended before Beer’s law)