Module 1: Chapter 1: Essential Ideas

Chapter Outline

• Chemistry in Context
• Phases and Classification of Matter
• Physical and Chemical Properties
• Measurements
• Measurement Uncertainty, Accuracy, and Precision
• Mathematical Treatment of Measurement Results

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Outline the historical development of chemistry (CLO1)
   
2. Provide examples of the importance of chemistry in everyday life (CLO3)
   
3. Describe and apply the scientific method (CLO1)(CLO6)
   
4. Differentiate among hypotheses, theories, and laws (CLO1)
   
5. Provide examples illustrating macroscopic, microscopic, and symbolic domains (CLO2)

Phases and Classification of Matter (1.2)

1. Describe the basic properties of each physical state of matter: solid, liquid, and gas (CLO3)
2. Distinguish between mass and weight (CLO3)
3. Apply the law of conservation of matter (CLO1)
4. Classify matter as an element, compound, homogeneous mixture, or heterogeneous mixture with regard to its physical state and composition. (CLO3)
5. Define and give examples of atoms and molecules (CLO1)(CLO3)

Physical and Chemical Properties (1.3)

1. Identify properties of and changes in matter as physical or chemical (CLO1)
2. Identify properties of matter as extensive or intensive (CLO1)

Measurements (1.4)

1. Explain the process of measurement (CLO1)
2. Identify the three basic parts of a quantity (CLO1)
3. Describe the properties and units of length, mass, volume, density, temperature, and time (CLO1)(CLO3)
4. Perform basic unit calculations and conversions in the metric and other unit systems (CLO2)

Measurement Uncertainty, Accuracy, and Precision (1.5)

1. Define accuracy and precision (CLO1)(CLO4)
2. Distinguish exact and uncertain numbers (CLO1)
3. Correctly represent uncertainty in quantities using significant figures (CLO1)
4. Apply proper rounding rules to computed quantities (CLO1)

Mathematical Treatment of Measurement Results (1.6)

1. Explain the dimensional analysis (factor label) approach to mathematical calculations involving quantities (CLO1)
2. Use dimensional analysis to carry out unit conversions for a given property and computations involving two or more properties (CLO1)

To achieve these objectives: 

1. Read and view Module 1: Chapter 1: Essential Ideas in Moodle
2. Read Chapter 1: Essential Ideas in the OpenStax Chemistry: Atoms First 2e Pressbook
   
3. Complete the Module 1: Chapter 1: Essential Ideas Assignment
   
4. Complete the Module 1: Chapter 1: Essential Ideas Discussion
5. Complete the Module 1: Lab 1: Video (VWS) Assignment: Introduction to Chemistry
6. Complete the Module 1: Lab 1: Experiment- States of Matter
7. Complete the Module 1: Lab 1:  Report Assignment- States of Matter

Note the checkboxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual. 

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