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CHEM H112  CHEMICAL DYNAMICS  (1.0 Credit)

Kelly Matz, Samuel Shepard, Staff

Division: Natural Science; Quantitative
Domain(s): C: Physical and Natural Processes

An introduction to chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium, electrochemistry and kinetics. Microscopic properties are used to develop basic chemical concepts of energy, enthalpy, entropy, and the Gibbs Energy, and their applications to thermochemistry, equilibria, and electrochemistry. Chemical kinetics, reaction mechanisms, and applications to chemical problems are also discussed. Three lectures and one lab period per week required. Prerequisite(s):Completion of, or prior placement into CHEM 111, or recommendation of CHEM 113 instructor.

(Offered: Spring 2025)