CHEM 1004
Descriptive Chemistry
Fall 2010 (Buckley)
Learning Objectives Eligible for Quiz 1
Textbook section references are in parentheses based on Chemistry for Changing Times, John W. Hill, Terry W. McCreary, Doris Kolb, 12th
Edition, Prentice Hall.
Learning Objectives
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Chapter 1 – Chemistry
Distinguish between hypotheses, laws, theories, and models (1.3)
Define and apply the risk-benefit quotient (1.5)
13 - 18
Distinguish between applied research and basic research (1.7)
Identify chemical and physical properties and changes (1.8)
29 - 32
Define and apply the terms solid, liquid, gas, homogeneous mixture, heterogeneous mixture, elements
33 - 44
and compounds (1.9)
State the seven base SI units of measurement (1.10)
Convert measurements within the metric system (1.10) 19-28, 45- 52
Work with derived units such as volume and density (1.10 and 1.11)
53 - 64
Given formulas be able to convert between different temperature scales (1.12)
65 - 66
Chapter 2 – Atoms
State the Law of Conservation of Mass (2.2)
State the Law of Definite Proportions (2.3)
State the Law of Multiple Proportions (2.4)
Identify the four basic premises of John Dalton’s Atomic Theory (2.4)
State the historical primary driving force behind arranging the periodic table the way it is (2.5)
Identify molecules as a connected assembly of atoms (2.6)
Chapter 3 – Atomic Structure
Describe two of the electrical experiments and their conclusions regarding atomic structure (3.1)
Describe Rutherford’s experiment and the conclusions it leads to regarding atomic structure (3.4)
Write isotopic symbols and interpret isotopic symbols to determine numbers of protons and neutrons
in a nucleus (3.5)
15 - 24
25 - 28
29 - 34
35 - 40
41 - 42
15 – 18