This unit introduces students to the general study of chemical foundations, basics of understanding of matter, the periodic table and representative elements. Chemistry foundations include a brief review of basic concepts, atomic structure, mole concepts, chemical equations and stoichiometry, solution and volumetric analysis, with a strong problem-solving orientation in addition to an experimental approach. Basic understanding of matter includes chemical bonding, shapes and polarity of molecules, states of matter and intermolecular forces in order to support a systematic, logical approach to explain important phenomena of matter. -- Course Website
