Jul 01, 2025  
WSCC 2025-2026 Catalog 
    
WSCC 2025-2026 Catalog

CHM 122 - General Chemistry I


Offered FL
Lecture- 3 Lab- 3
4 credit hrs/6 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 121 - Intermediate Algebra  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or appropriate assessment score
The foundation skills of general chemistry through the examination of matter and energy including dimensional analysis, atomic structure, periodic classification, chemical bonds, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, gas laws, thermodynamics, chemical reactions, and quantum chemistry.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  • Obtain competency in utilizing general chemistry concepts and develop problem-solving skills.
  • Explain inorganic and covalent nomenclatures, matter, atomic structure and bonding theory.
  • Predict and balance chemical reactions.
  • Use basic calculations involving stoichiometry, solutions, gas laws, thermochemistry and quantum chemistry.
  • Explain periodic trends.
  • Collaboratively and safely perform laboratory procedures including taking quantitative and qualitative measurements.