Chemistry in Context
Dr. Kate Biberdorf

Module 0: Welcome to CH304k

Welcome to CH304k
Introduction F15
ChemBridge Canvas Introduction
UT Canvas Introduction
ChemBridge Grades
UT Grades
How to Watch a Video
How to Take Notes
How to Form a Study Group
How to Study

Module 1: The Air We Breathe

Introduction
Classification of Matter
Composition of Air
Air Pollutants
Air Quality
Air Quality Index
Government
Periodic Table
The Atom
Chemical Formulas
Nomenclature
Chemical Equations
Primary and Secondary Pollutants
Indoor Pollutants
Scientific Notation
Significant Figures
Dimensional Analysis I
Dimensional Analysis II
Dimensional Analysis III
Review The Air We Breathe

Module 2: The Ozone Layer

Introduction
Ozone in the Atmosphere
Ozone Layer
Atomic Structure I
Atomic Structure II
Isotopes
Lewis Symbols
Bond
Lewis Structures
Resonance
Electromagnetic Radiation
Waves of Light
Energy of Radiation
Energy of UV Radiation
Chapman Cycle
UV Index
Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
Natural Ozone Depletion
Chlorofluorocarbons
Global Response
CFC Replacements
Antarctic Ozone Hole
Review The Ozone Layer

Module 3: Global Climate Change

Introduction
Carbon Dioxide Data
Global Temperatures
Carbon Dioxide vs. Temperature
Earth's Energy Balance
Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse Gases
Molecular Shapes
Visualizing Shapes
Bond Angles
Molecular Vibrations
Carbon Cycle
Atomic Mass
Mole
Mass Ratio
Carbon Dioxide Emissions per Year
Global Warming Potential
Methane
Nitrous Oxide
Radiative Forcings
Climate Models
IPCC Confidence Levels
What Can We Do
Cap and Trade System
U.S. State Laws
Review Global Climate Change

Module 4: Combustion

Introduction
Combustion Reaction
Power Plant
Fossil Fuels
First Law
Efficiency
Units of Energy
Second Law
Coal
Drawbacks of Coal
Hydrocarbons
Petroleum
Drawbacks of Petroleum
Natural Gas
Drawbacks of Natural Gas
Temperature vs. Heat
Calorimeter Calculations
Exothermic vs. Endothermic
Bond Enthalpies
Dimensional Analysis Review
Stoichiometry
Limiting Reagent
Gasoline
Isomers
Knocking
Catalysts
Biofuels
Drawbacks of Biofuels
Alternative Sources of Energy
Review Combustion

Module 5: Nuclear Energy

Introduction to Nuclear Energy
Nu-cle-ar
History of Nuclear Power
Nuclear Reaction
Nuclear Equations
Energy from Nuclear Reactions
Reactor vs. Weapon
Nuclear Fuel
Nuclear Power Plant
The First Neutron
Radioactivity
Radioactive Decay
Chornobyl
Three Mile Island
Fukushima
Human Health and Radiation
Background Radiation
Units of Radiation
Half-life
Radiocarbon-Dating Technique
Nuclear Waste
Coal vs. Nuclear Power Plants
Review Nuclear Energy

Module 6: Energy from Electron Transfer

Introduction to Electron Transfer
Energy from Electron Transfer
Half-Reactions
Oxidation Numbers
Galvanic Cell
Ni-Cd Battery
Alkaline Battery
Lead-Acid Battery
Battery Waste
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Fuel Cells
PEM Fuel Cells
Hydrogen as Fuel
Electrolytic Cell
Semiconductors
Photovoltaic Cells
Drawbacks of Photovoltaic Cells
Renewable Energy Sources
Review Electron Transfer

Module 7: The Food We Eat

Introduction The Food We Eat
The Food We Eat
Food and The Planet
Food and The Human Body
Lipids
Fats vs. Oils
Fats_Oils in The Human Body
Carbohydrates
Sugars
Aspartame
Protein Composition
Protein in The Human Body
Vitamins
Minerals
Energy from Food
Exercise
Diet
The Environmental Harm of Food
What Can You Do_Food
The Nitrogen Cycle
Review The Food We Eat

Module 8: The Water We Drink

Introduction The Water We Drink
The Water We Drink
Water is a Freak
Electronegativity
Polar Bonds
Polar Molecules
Hydrogen Bonding
Effects of Hydrogen Bonding
Potable Water
Global Water Problems
Aqueous Solutions
Molarity
Ions
Cations and Anions
Ionic Formulas
Ionic Nomenclature
Polyatomic Ions
Solubility
Is the Water Safe to Drink
Water Treatment
Acids
Bases
Neutralization Reaction
pH
Acids in Nature
Review The Water We Drink