CHEM 501 Info (Chemistry Preparedness)

  1. Chemistry is a hard subject that requires a lot of math: First off, you are capable of being successful in chemistry if you put in the work. One very important skill to have before you start chemistry is algebra. If you cannot answer these sample questions at the bottom of this page, it is strongly advised that you sign up for CHEM501 (Chemistry Preparedness). CHEM501 is a class designed to increase your algebra skills that will be used in chemistry so that you have a greater chance of success in chemistry. This is a 6-week, non-credit (no cost), no book, no pressure class where you can learn math that is used in chemistry.
  2. If you need assistance with resources, visit https://welcome.solano.edu/student_services/: I want you all to you succeed. But that’s not up to me, it’s up to you. I’m here to help you achieve that and I’ll assist as much as I can. If you cannot access these resources let me know and I can help direct you. There may be food, WiFi cards, Chromebooks to borrow, etc. 
  3. Class Materials: You’ll need a non-phone device that can reliably connect to Canvas and Zoom and to other internet resources.
  4. People on the waitlist: I don’t get add codes until the first day of class and you must attend the first class session to get an add code. I can take 32 students total. If you are above #4 on the waitlist at the time the class starts, you probably won’t have a good chance to get in. If you really want this class, I strongly recommend signing up for another section of this class. Remember to enroll in the class if you are on the waitlist and a spot opens up or else you will be taken off the waitlist. If you are on the waitlist and cannot access Canvas, review the syllabus thoroughly and view the material and take extensive notes on the following webpages before our first class meeting: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4.

Looking forward to meeting all of you! 

Sample Problems

If you cannot answer the questions below, you should take CHEM501:

Sample Problem #1: Solve the following

6.02 × 10 23 m 1.204 × 10 24 s

Sample Problem #2: Solve for n2

P 1 V 1 n 1 T 1 = P 2 V 2 n 2 T 2

Sample Problem #3: Solve for G

D = 7 2 G + 42

Sample Problem #4: Simplify the following

x -4 y z w 3 z 2 y -2 x

ADDITIONAL SAMPLE PROBLEMS

Syllabi: