CHEM 120AInorganic Chemistry I
The chemistry of the main group elements in terms of atomic structure, ionic and covalent bonding. Structural theory involving s, p, and unfilled d orbitals. Thermodynamic and spectroscopic criteria for structure and stability of compounds and chemical reactions of main group elements in terms of molecular structure and reactivity.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “CHEM 6C or 6CH and CHEM 40A, 41A, or 140A.”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Winter (2 programs).
Required in (4)
- Biochemistry (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Molecular Synthesis (B.S.)
- Pharmacological Chemistry (B.S.)
One of the options in (1)
- Environmental Chemistry (B.S.)