CHEM 1020U – Chemistry II

Introduction to the fundamental principles governing chemical transformations. Thermochemistry and thermodynamics (energy, heat, enthalpy, entropy and free energy); the rates of reaction and reaction mechanisms; chemical and ionic equilibria; buffers; introduction to organic chemistry and the reactions of organic compounds; polymer chemistry; redox reactions and electrochemistry.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 3 (biweekly)
Tutorial hours: 1.5 (biweekly)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1010U
Credit restriction(s): CHEM 1800U and CHEM 1110U
Experiential learning: Yes