Welcome to Chemistry

When you think of the word chemistry, you may imagine people in lab coats, laboratories with bubbling and smoking vials, or even “mad” scientists; however, the science of chemistry is so much more. Chemistry is the discipline of science that studies matter, or any substance that has mass and volume. It is a physical science, meaning that it studies the physical world. While the early roots of chemistry are found as far back as ancient Egypt, new discoveries are constantly being made in this field. Aspects of chemistry are found in the air you breathe, the clothes you wear, and the food you eat. In this online course, you will gain an understanding of chemistry through media-rich interactivities, videos, collaborative discussions, hands-on applications, scientific investigations, and real-world projects. Some of the topics you will explore include:

• Measurement and conversions in chemistry;
• The history of chemistry;
• Atomic structure;
• Modern atomic theory;
• Formula writing and nomenclature in chemistry;
• Chemical quantities and composition;
• Chemical reactions;
• Stoichiometry;
• Thermochemistry;
• Gas laws;
• Solutions;
• Electrochemistry; and
• Kinetics.

Get ready to see the world around you like never before!