Chemistry 201 - General Chemistry II

This course provides background in basic principles of physical, analytical, and inorganic chemistry essential to the study of all chemical phenomena. Topics include elementary principles of molecular electronic structure, quantitative treatment of chemical equilibrium with applications to solubility, acid-base, and electron transfer reactions, and introduction to chemical kinetics and thermodynamics. Laboratory emphasizes on analytical skills and illustrates basic concepts in chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, and kinetics.

Instructor Permission Required. Prereq: Chemistry 101 and Mathematics 101, first year only, and permission of instructor (wdcotter@mtholyoke.edu)