COLLEGE PREP CHEMISTRY COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is an introduction to the basic principles of chemistry which is relevant to the chemistry component on the PAX exam. Topics include: atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, states and properties of matter, acids and bases, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics.Practical applications of chemical interactions will also be covered through selected readings in the text. The laboratory portion of this course introduces basic experimental techniques and activities to reinforce the concepts introduced in the lecture and discussions.