CLEP Chemistry: Structure of Matter

This free online chemistry course explores the structure of matter and atoms as well as the configuration of electrons.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

Describe the physical states of matter: solid, liquid and gas
Classify matter as an element, compound, or mixture
Discuss the properties of metals, non-metals, and metalloids
Explain the various types of energy associated with matter
Discuss the Dalton, Thompson and Rutherford models of the atom
State the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom from a given atomic notation
State the difference in isotopes of an element
Recall how to write balanced nuclear equations
Recall how to determine the products of nuclear reactions
Discuss the concept of half-life
List the three major types of radioactivity
Classify the elements of the periodic table by groups and periods
Describe various periodic trends and valence electrons

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