Department of Chemistry
Oregon State University



OSU

Exam 1 Objectives

1 The student will be able to discuss the principles and applications of chemistry.
2 The student will be able to classify and discuss the properties of matter.
3 The student will be able to utilize the dimensional analysis method to solve problems.
4 The student will be able to use and discuss the correct number of significant figures.
5 The student will be able to calculate and discuss density.
6 The student will be able to discuss the atomic theory of matter.
7 The student will be able to discuss subatomic particles.
8 The student will be able to discuss and identify isotopes.
9 The student will be able to determine atomic masses.
10 The student will be able to discuss the organization of the periodic table.
11 The student will be able to name and write the formulae of typical ionic and molecular compounds (including alkanes), binary acids and oxoacids.
12 The student will be able to discuss the properties of ionic and molecular substances.
13 The student will be able to calculate formula masses of substances.
14 The student will be able to discuss the mole concept.
15 The student will be able to use Avogadro's Number to solve problems.