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.

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

Syllabi:

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