CHM 1020 General Chemistry II

Professor Sinex

Chemical K

inetics Chemical Equilibrium

Thermodynam

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Electrochemistry Nuclear C

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In this class…

• Topics are mathematical• So we are visual and graphic• Dynamic in approach – look at

change!• Provide learning tools to help

• So you the student will be engaged

Different approaches…

• Memorizing and regurgitating

• Thinking and understanding – this is the approach used in this class!

Learning…

• Is a student responsibility that requires effort

• Can be easy or difficult – chemistry is difficult for most learners

• Is supported by your instructor and all the materials provided on the course webpage

• Can be helped by what we do in class

What helps?• Coming to class and taking notes• Using the web-based resources

provided• Doing all assignments and LEARN

what you do• Allowing TIME to do all work –

minimum out-of-class time of 10 hours/week

• Getting help as soon as you can

So here is your first task…

• Read the syllabus!

• …cause we are starting the kinetic theory of gases which is needed for chemical kinetics