Explore the essential building blocks of chemistry, from scientific measurement to the structure of atoms and the organization of the periodic table. This course lays the groundwork for understanding chemical properties and atomic theory.

Foundations of Chemistry: Matter, Atoms & Periodic Table
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Foundations of Chemistry: Matter, Atoms & Periodic Table
This course is part of Chemistry All-in-One FD Specialization

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Beginner level
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7 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental principles of chemistry
Analyze atomic structure and subatomic particles
Use the periodic table to predict element properties
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September 2026
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Taught in English
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