General Chemistry: A Structural Approach

Part 1:

From Atoms to Molecules

Part 2:

From Molecules to Matter

Part 3:

From Matter to Chemistry

Structure implies

General Chemistry:

A Structural Approach

Properties

Function

Atomic Structure

Why structure?

More focus on concepts

Behavior

Periodic table properties come from how atoms are built.

The traditional approach is highly focused on providing "Cheminess" at the start instead of delivering a more philosophically consistent experience.

Thermodynamics

Math is less of a barrier to entry

The periodic chart and periodic properties

A little algebra appears with isotope ratios first, then again with the mole, picks up again with algebraic balance, and thermo and gas laws...

The three laws of thermodynamics

Less emphasis on rote memorization

Electrons, protons, neutrons

and isotope ratios*

Behavior is a function of structure. Many questions can be answered by thinking about the underlying structure. Memorization is reserved for polyatomic ions and execptions to electron configuration rules.

Orbitals, quantum numbers and Aufbau

Reading isotope symbols

Reaction Control: Spontaneity, Standard States and LeChatelier's Principle

Energy & Enthalpy

Work & Heat

Hess' Law

Entropy & Free Energy

Chemistry is the study of the organization and manipulation of matter. Structure matters.

"Cheminess"?

Philosophically consistent?

"Cheminess," is like "Truthiness." It has the look and feel of the real thing without actually being the real thing.

Types of bonding, bonds and hybridization

Nomenclature and binary compounds

Empirical gas Laws:

Avogardro, Boyle, Charles, and Dalton

The valence concept

Lewis structures

The Van der Waals

Equation of State

The Ideal Gas Law

VSEPR Theory

Kinetic Molecular Theory

Molecular Structure

Gases, Ideal and Real

Avogadro's Number

Limiting reagents

Reaction types and basic balancing

Percent composition

Measurement & units

Algebraic balancing

Redox half-reaction balance method

Empirical & Molecular

Formula

The Mole Concept

Solutions and Phases

Reactions

Nanoscale can go here...

Between molecules and (common) matter

Concepts of size and impact on properties

Examples of nano in the lab

Examples of nano in consumer products

Examples of nano & analytical overlap