Spring 2010

At the end of the course, you should be able to:

1. assess spontaneity of a reaction both qualitatively and quantitatively.

2. connect knowledge of the atomic/molecular level structure of liquids, solids, gases and mixtures to their macroscopic properties.

3. use experimental data to determine a reaction’s rate law and propose a plausible corresponding reaction mechanism.

4. apply knowledge of dynamic equilibria to predict and manipulate reaction outcomes.

5. predict the type of reaction and the likely products for various combinations of reactants.

6. apply stoichiometry, thermodynamics and equilibria to various chemical reactions.