Spring 2027

General Chemistry I Laboratory

General Chemistry I Laboratory covers stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic structure, bonding, intermolecular forces, and phases of matter through hands-on experimentation.

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Summary

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Past student reviews · Bassam Shakhashiri

One reviewer found the exams easy if they completed all practice problems, while another described them as straightforward with no tricks.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Conduct, modify, and analyze experiments in the laboratory pertaining to stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and spectroscopy while developing fundamental safety, measurement, and sample isolation techniques.

  • Articulate the rationale behind experimental results in verbal communications and written assessments.

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CHEM 101

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Student experience

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Past student reviews · Bassam Shakhashiri

Past students noted that Bassam Shakhashiri made lectures engaging by demonstrating chemical reactions, such as explosions, in class.

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Bassam Shakhashiri

One reviewer found the exams easy if they completed all practice problems, while another described them as straightforward with no tricks.

Past student reviews · Bassam Shakhashiri

Opinions on Bassam Shakhashiri’s teaching varied; one student found him unorganized, while another praised his genuine passion for teaching.

Topics

  • Stoichiometry, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, electronic structure, periodic properties, bonding, intermolecular forces, and gas/liquid/solid behavior

Skills

  • Laboratory safety, measurement, and sample isolation techniques
  • Verbal communication and written assessment of experimental results

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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