Adopts a topical approach with a strong problem-solving orientation; a series of discussions covering modern day research as well as the impact of Chemistry will be used to illustrate the various fundamental concepts. The course introduces concepts of structures and properties of atoms and molecules, bonding, introductory thermodynamics, periodicity, isomerism and chemical reactions, the fundamentals of spectroscopy, electronic structure of atoms, periodic properties, ionic substances, covalent bonding, Lewis representations of molecules and ions, shapes of molecules, Lewis acids and bases, Bronsted acids and bases, hybridization and resonance, introduction to organic chemistry, chemistry of life and biological Chemistry. Enrollment will be limited to students who have gained entry into the scholar programme or by permission of the instructor.
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