Programme

• Chemical Formulas and Nomenclature (8 hours): Classes of inorganic compounds. Empirical, molecular, and structural formulas. Classification of chemical reactions. Introduction to organic compounds (hydrocarbons, alcohols, amines).
• Structure of Matter and Periodicity (8 hours): Atomic structure, atomic mass, the mole, and isotopes. Spectra and electromagnetic radiation. Atomic models (Bohr and Schrödinger). Electron configuration and periodic properties.
• Chemical Bonding Theories (8 hours): Covalent bonding and Lewis structures. Molecular geometry via VSEPR theory. Ionic and metallic bonding; weak intermolecular interactions.
• States of Matter and Phase Diagrams (4 hours): Ideal and real gas laws. Properties of liquids and the Clausius-Clapeyron equation. Classification of solids. Phase transitions and interpretation of phase diagrams. • Dispersed Systems and Solutions (6 Hours): Solutions and expression of concentration units. Solubility of gases, liquids, and solids. Colligative properties.
• Thermodynamics, Thermochemistry, and Kinetics (6 Hours): Enthalpy change and Hess's Law. Statistical entropy and its changes. Gibbs free energy and criteria for spontaneity. Introduction to chemical kinetics.
• Gaseous Chemical Equilibrium (6 Hours): Gaseous systems at equilibrium. Law of mass action and equilibrium constants (Kp and Kc). Van 't Hoff's law. Le Chatelier's principle.
• Equilibria in Aqueous Solution (10 Hours): Autoprotolysis of water and pH scale. Strong and weak acids and bases. Salt hydrolysis reactions and buffer solutions. Neutralization reactions. Solubility equilibria, solubility product (Ksp), common-ion effect, and precipitation.
• Exercises and Practical Activities (24 Hours): Guided numerical exercises in the classroom to support the applied understanding of all syllabus topics.

Prerequisiti

2) Prerequisites • Recommended mathematical knowledge: Fundamentals of algebra and calculus at the lower secondary school level. • Recommended physics knowledge: Basic principles of physics at the upper secondary school level (specifically: laws of motion and Coulomb's law).

Core Documentation

General chemistry theory lessons:
"Fondamenti di chimica" by Schiavello, Palmisano (6th edition) - EDISES
or : "Elementi di chimica generale" Petrucci Herring Madura Bissonnette - PICCIN
Can be replaced by any general chemistry textbook, as long as it is at the university level.

Numerical exercises: Any university-level stoichiometry textbook can be used.
Some suggested texts:
"Esercizi di chimica generale" Alessandro Del Zotto - EDISES
"Stechiometria per la chimica Generale" Lausarot and Vaglio - PICCIN
"Capire gli esercizi di Chimica di base" - Cristina Della Pina – PICCIN

TEACHING MATERIAL PREPARED BY THE TEACHER: theory slides and collections of numerical exercises

Attendance

The course is delivered exclusively in person. To ensure adequate preparation, attendance at a minimum of 50% of the theory lectures and 75% of the practical sessions is strongly recommended.

Type of evaluation

• Written Test (Stoichiometry and Nomenclature): o Type: Numerical exercises and applied questions. o Structure: Writing the correct chemical formula for 10 assigned compounds (nomenclature) and solving complex stoichiometry problems and chemical calculations. o Duration: 2.5 hours. o Minimum threshold: A minimum score of 18/30 is required for admission to the next stage. • Oral and Written Theory Test: o Phase 1 (Written Theory): 5 open-ended questions covering the course's theoretical and laboratory topics, aimed at assessing linguistic precision, correct use of units of measurement, and the ability to synthesize information. o Phase 2 (Interview): An individual follow-up discussion to further assess the student's independent judgment and maturity of expression. • Final Grade Criteria: The final grade will be based on the accuracy of numerical calculations in the written test, the formal correctness of nomenclature, the depth of theoretical answers, and the command of scientific language demonstrated during the interview.