Monthly Subscription Starting at AED 99 + VAT

General Chemistry: Concept Development and Application
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 22 hours
  • Course by Rice University
  • Offered by

About

This course will cover the topics of a full year, two semester General Chemistry course. We will use a free on-line textbook, Concept Development Studies in Chemistry, available via Rice’s Connexions project. The fundamental concepts in the course will be introduced via the Concept Development Approach developed at Rice University. In this approach, we will develop the concepts you need to know from experimental observations and scientific reasoning rather than simply telling you the concepts and then asking you to simply memorize or apply them. So why use this approach? One reason is that most of us are inductive learners, meaning that we like to make specific observations and then generalize from there. Many of the most significant concepts in Chemistry are counter-intuitive. When we see where those concepts come from, we can more readily accept them, explain them, and apply them. A second reason is that scientific reasoning in general and Chemistry reasoning in particular are inductive processes. This Concept Development approach illustrates those reasoning processes. A third reason is that this is simply more interesting! The structure and reactions of matter are fascinating puzzles to be solved by observation and reasoning. It is more fun intellectually when we can solve those puzzles together, rather than simply have the answers to the riddles revealed at the outset. Recommended Background: The class can be taken by someone with no prior experience in chemistry. However, some prior familiarity with the basics of chemistry is desirable as we will cover some elements only briefly. For example, a prior high school chemistry class would be helpful. Suggested Readings: Readings will be assigned from the on-line textbook “Concept Development Studies in Chemistry”, available via Rice’s Connexions project. In addition, we will suggest readings from any of the standard textbooks in General Chemistry. A particularly good free on-line resource is Dickerson, Gray, and Haight, "Chemical Principles, 3rd Edition". Links to these two texts will be available in the Introduction module.

Modules

Introduction to the Concept Development Study Approach

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • Introduction

1 Readings

  • Course Info

Lesson 1

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • CDS 1 Atomic Molecular Theory I
  • CDS 1 Atomic Molecular Theory II

Lesson 2

    • 5 Videos
Show info about module content

5 Videos

  • CDS 2 Atomic Masses and Molecular Formulas I
  • CDS 2 Atomic Masses and Molecular Formulas II
  • CDS 2 Atomic Masses and Molecular Formulas III
  • CDS 2 Atomic Masses and Molecular Formulas IV
  • CDS 2 Atomic Masses and Molecular Formulas V

Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Atomic Molecular Theory and Atomic Masses

Lesson 4

    • 4 Videos
Show info about module content

4 Videos

  • CDS 3 Atomic Structure
  • CDS 4 Electron Shell Model of an Atom I
  • CDS 4 Electron Shell Model of an Atom II
  • CDS 4 Electron Shell Model of an Atom III

Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Structure of an Atom and Electron Shell Model

Lesson 5

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • CDS 5 Quantum Energy Levels in Atoms I
  • CDS 5 Quantum Energy Levels in Atoms II

Lesson 6

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • CDS 6 Electron Orbitals and Electron Configurations I
  • CDS 6 Electron Orbitals and Electron Configurations II

Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Quantum Electron Energy Levels in an Atom & Electron Orbitals and Electron Configurations in Atoms

Lesson 7

    • 3 Videos
Show info about module content

3 Videos

  • CDS 7 Covalent Bonding and Electron Pair Sharing I
  • CDS 7 Covalent Bonding and Electron Pair Sharing II
  • CDS 7 Covalent Bonding and Electron Pair Sharing III

Lesson 8

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • CDS 8 Molecular Structures I
  • CDS 8 Molecular Structures II

Lesson 9

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • CDS 11 Molecular Geometry and Electron Domain Theory I
  • CDS 11 Molecular Geometry and Electron Domain Theory II

Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Bonding and Structures in Covalent Molecules

Lesson 10

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • CDS 9 Energy and Polarity of Covalent Bonds I
  • CDS 9 Energy and Polarity of Covalent Bonds II

Lesson 11

    • 4 Videos
Show info about module content

4 Videos

  • CDS 10 Metals and Salts I
  • CDS 10 Metals and Salts II
  • CDS 10 Metals and Salts III
  • CDS 10 Metals and Salts IV

Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Types of Bonding: Non–Metals, Metals, and Salts

Lesson 12

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • CDS 12 Measuring Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions I
  • CDS 12 Measuring Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions II

Lesson 13

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • CDS 13 Reaction Energy and Bond Energy I
  • CDS 13 Reaction Energy and Bond Energy II

Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Energy Changes and Reaction Energies

Lesson 14

    • 4 Videos
Show info about module content

4 Videos

  • CDS 14 Physical Properties of Gases I
  • CDS 14 Physical Properties of Gases II
  • CDS 14 Physical Properties of Gases III
  • CDS 14 Physical Properties of Gases IV

Lesson 15

    • 3 Videos
Show info about module content

3 Videos

  • CDS 15 Kinetic Molecular Theory I
  • CDS 15 Kinetic Molecular Theory II
  • CDS 15 Kinetic Molecular Theory III

Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Molecular Theory

Lesson 16

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • CDS 16 Phase Transitions and Equilibrium I
  • CDS 16 Phase Transitions and Equilibrium II

Lesson 17

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • CDS 17 Phase Transitions and Intermolecular Forces I
  • CDS 17 Phase Transitions and Intermolecular Forces II

Lesson 18

    • 3 Videos
Show info about module content

3 Videos

  • CDS 18 Phase Equilibrium in Solutions I
  • CDS 18 Phase Equilibrium in Solutions II
  • CDS 18 Phase Equilibrium in Solutions III

Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Phase Transitions and Phase Equilibrium

Lesson 19

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • CDS 20 Reaction Rate Laws I
  • CDS 20 Reaction Rate Laws II

Lesson 20

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • CSD 21 Reaction Kinetics I
  • CDS 21 Reaction Kinetics II

Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Chemical Kinetics

Lesson 21

    • 4 Videos
Show info about module content

4 Videos

  • CDS 22 Reaction Equilibrium I
  • CDS 22 Reaction Equilibrium II
  • CDS 22 Reaction Equilibrium III
  • CDS 22 Reaction Equilibrium IV

Lesson 22

    • 5 Videos
Show info about module content

5 Videos

  • CDS 23 Acid Ionization Equilibrium I
  • CDS 23 Acid Ionization Equilibrium II
  • CDS 23 Acid Ionization Equilibrium III
  • CDS 23 Acid Ionization Equilibrium IV
  • CDS 23 Acid Ionization Equilibrium V

Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Chemical Equilibrium

Lesson 23

    • 3 Videos
Show info about module content

3 Videos

  • CDS 25 Entropy and the Second Law I
  • CDS 25 Entropy and the Second Law II
  • CDS 25 Entropy and the Second Law III

Lesson 24

    • 3 Videos
Show info about module content

3 Videos

  • CDS 26 Free Energy and Equilibrium I
  • CDS 26 Free Energy and Equilibrium II
  • CDS 26 Free Energy and Equilibrium III

Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Chemical Thermodynamics

Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • Conclusions

Auto Summary

Explore the fascinating world of chemistry with "General Chemistry: Concept Development and Application." This course, led by Rice University, covers a full year of General Chemistry using an innovative Concept Development Approach. Ideal for inductive learners, it emphasizes understanding concepts through observation and reasoning. With no prior chemistry experience required, it's perfect for beginners. The course spans 1320 minutes and offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional packages. Enhance your scientific reasoning and enjoy the intellectual challenge of uncovering chemistry's puzzles!

John Steven Hutchinson
Instructor

John Steven Hutchinson