Upon completion General Chemistry course, the student should understand:

1. The basic structures of atoms and the theories of chemical bonding. Predict molecular geometry using VSEPR theory.
2. The intermolecular attractive forces that determine the properties of the states of matter and phase behaviour.
3. The concept of chemical equilibrium, and the energies that drive chemical reactions: an introduction to the field of thermodynamics.
4. The acid/base theory and the concepts of soft/hard acids/bases. Calculate and utilize solution concentration units such as molarity, % v/v and % m/m.
5. The construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells. Determine standard and non-standard cell potentials and balance oxidation-reduction reactions.
6. The preparation, structure, spectroscopic properties and applications of coordination compounds.
7. How to perform simple laboratory experiments, demonstrating safe and proper use of standard chemistry glassware and equipment.

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