This discussion aligns with the following Module 1: Chapter 1: Essential Ideas objectives:
- Provide examples of the importance of chemistry in everyday life (CLO3)
- Describe and apply the scientific method (CLO1)(CLO6)
- Differentiate among hypotheses, theories, and laws (CLO1)
Phases and Classification of Matter (1.2)
- Describe the basic properties of each physical state of matter: solid, liquid, and gas (CLO3)
Measurements (1.4)
- Describe the properties and units of length, mass, volume, density, temperature, and time (CLO1)(CLO3)
Measurement Uncertainty, Accuracy, and Precision (1.5)
- Define accuracy and precision (CLO1)(CLO4)
Mathematical Treatment of Measurement Results (1.6)
- Explain the dimensional analysis (factor label) approach to mathematical calculations involving quantities (CLO1)
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Your initial posting is due on Monday by 11:59 pm CST. Your responses to 2 of your classmates are due on Saturday by 11:59 pm CST.Please post your answers and replies to the discussion questions below
Chemistry in Context (1.1)
- Provide 2 examples of the importance of chemistry in everyday life.
- Discuss 2 careers that relate to chemistry.
- List and describe the steps in the scientific method.
- Explain the differences and similarities between hypotheses, theories, and laws.
Phases and Classification of Matter (1.2)
- How are the physical states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas different?
Measurements (1.4)
Create a table with the SI base properties and their corresponding units.
Measurement Uncertainty, Accuracy, and Precision (1.5)
- Define accuracy and precision.
Mathematical Treatment of Measurement Results (1.6)
- Explain the dimensional analysis (factor label) approach to mathematical calculations involving quantities.