Learning the fundamentals of chemistry, aimed at understanding the chemical aspects of the following courses. Numerical exercises and laboratory experiments was planned to support the understanding of the course topics.
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ATOMIC NATURE OF MATTER: atomic structure, atomic mass, mole, isotopes, electromagnetic radiation, Bohr and Schroedinger electronic structure, periodic properties (8 H)
CHEMICAL BOND THEORIES: covalent bond, Lewis structures, VSEPR geometry, ionic bond, weak electrostatic bonds (8 H)
CHEMICAL-PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF PHASES OF MATTER: laws of gases, properties of liquids, Clausius Clapeyron's law, classification and properties of solids, phase transitions and state diagrams (8 H)
TWO-COMPONENT SYSTEMS: solutions, concentration units, the solubility of gases, liquids and solids, colligative properties (6 H)
THERMODYNAMICS AND THERMOCHEMISTRY: internal energy, enthalpy, Hess's law, entropy, principles of thermodynamics, the spontaneity of reactions and the Gibbs energy (8 H)
CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM: the law of mass action, properties of the equilibrium constant, Van't Hoff's law, Le Chatelier's principle (4 H)
EQUILIBRIA IN WATER SOLUTION: water autoprotolysis, pH, strong and weak acids and bases, polyprotic acids and bases, acid-base equilibria, hydrolysis reactions, neutralization reactions, solubility product of slightly soluble salts (8 H)
NUMERICAL EXERCISES: numerical calculation of stoichiometry (24 H)
“Fondamenti di Chimica” di Schiavello, Palmisano(V-VIa edizione)- EDISES (more in depth)
They can be replaced by any college-level general chemistry text.
"Esercizi di chimica generale" di Alessandro Del Zotto - EDISES
It can be replaced by any college-level stoichiometry text.
Programme
CHEMICAL NOMENCLATURE: inorganic compounds, minimum formula, molecular and structural formula, classes of chemical reactions, organic compounds: hydrocarbons, alcohols, and amines (8 H)ATOMIC NATURE OF MATTER: atomic structure, atomic mass, mole, isotopes, electromagnetic radiation, Bohr and Schroedinger electronic structure, periodic properties (8 H)
CHEMICAL BOND THEORIES: covalent bond, Lewis structures, VSEPR geometry, ionic bond, weak electrostatic bonds (8 H)
CHEMICAL-PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF PHASES OF MATTER: laws of gases, properties of liquids, Clausius Clapeyron's law, classification and properties of solids, phase transitions and state diagrams (8 H)
TWO-COMPONENT SYSTEMS: solutions, concentration units, the solubility of gases, liquids and solids, colligative properties (6 H)
THERMODYNAMICS AND THERMOCHEMISTRY: internal energy, enthalpy, Hess's law, entropy, principles of thermodynamics, the spontaneity of reactions and the Gibbs energy (8 H)
CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM: the law of mass action, properties of the equilibrium constant, Van't Hoff's law, Le Chatelier's principle (4 H)
EQUILIBRIA IN WATER SOLUTION: water autoprotolysis, pH, strong and weak acids and bases, polyprotic acids and bases, acid-base equilibria, hydrolysis reactions, neutralization reactions, solubility product of slightly soluble salts (8 H)
NUMERICAL EXERCISES: numerical calculation of stoichiometry (24 H)
Core Documentation
“Elementi di Chimica” di Palmisano , Marci, Costantini, Luciani, Schiavello (IIa edizione)- EDISES (more concise)“Fondamenti di Chimica” di Schiavello, Palmisano(V-VIa edizione)- EDISES (more in depth)
They can be replaced by any college-level general chemistry text.
"Esercizi di chimica generale" di Alessandro Del Zotto - EDISES
It can be replaced by any college-level stoichiometry text.
Reference Bibliography
not availableType of delivery of the course
58 hours of theoretical lectures, 24 hours of numerical exercises concerning chemical calculations and solving stoichiometry problems.Attendance
Mandatory in-person attendance for a minimum of 75% of face-to-face lectures and a minimum of 75% of afternoon tutorials.Type of evaluation
The written exam consists of demonstrating knowledge of compound nomenclature and solving stoichiometry problems (duration 2.5-3 h). Passing the written test allows admission to the oral examination. The oral examination consists of a written test covering 4-5 topics from all course topics, followed by an oral interview. teacher profile teaching materials
ATOMIC NATURE OF MATTER: atomic structure, atomic mass, mole, isotopes, electromagnetic radiation, Bohr and Schroedinger electronic structure, periodic properties (8 H)
CHEMICAL BOND THEORIES: covalent bond, Lewis structures, VSEPR geometry, ionic bond, weak electrostatic bonds (8 H)
CHEMICAL-PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF PHASES OF MATTER: laws of gases, properties of liquids, Clausius Clapeyron's law, classification and properties of solids, phase transitions and state diagrams (8 H)
TWO-COMPONENT SYSTEMS: solutions, concentration units, the solubility of gases, liquids and solids, colligative properties (6 H)
THERMODYNAMICS AND THERMOCHEMISTRY: internal energy, enthalpy, Hess's law, entropy, principles of thermodynamics, the spontaneity of reactions and the Gibbs energy (8 H)
CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM: the law of mass action, properties of the equilibrium constant, Van't Hoff's law, Le Chatelier's principle (4 H)
EQUILIBRIA IN WATER SOLUTION: water autoprotolysis, pH, strong and weak acids and bases, polyprotic acids and bases, acid-base equilibria, hydrolysis reactions, neutralization reactions, solubility product of slightly soluble salts (8 H)
NUMERICAL EXERCISES: numerical calculation of stoichiometry (24 H)
“Fondamenti di Chimica” di Schiavello, Palmisano(V-VIa edizione)- EDISES (more in depth)
They can be replaced by any college-level general chemistry text.
"Esercizi di chimica generale" di Alessandro Del Zotto - EDISES
It can be replaced by any college-level stoichiometry text.
Programme
CHEMICAL NOMENCLATURE: inorganic compounds, minimum formula, molecular and structural formula, classes of chemical reactions, organic compounds: hydrocarbons, alcohols, and amines (8 H)ATOMIC NATURE OF MATTER: atomic structure, atomic mass, mole, isotopes, electromagnetic radiation, Bohr and Schroedinger electronic structure, periodic properties (8 H)
CHEMICAL BOND THEORIES: covalent bond, Lewis structures, VSEPR geometry, ionic bond, weak electrostatic bonds (8 H)
CHEMICAL-PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF PHASES OF MATTER: laws of gases, properties of liquids, Clausius Clapeyron's law, classification and properties of solids, phase transitions and state diagrams (8 H)
TWO-COMPONENT SYSTEMS: solutions, concentration units, the solubility of gases, liquids and solids, colligative properties (6 H)
THERMODYNAMICS AND THERMOCHEMISTRY: internal energy, enthalpy, Hess's law, entropy, principles of thermodynamics, the spontaneity of reactions and the Gibbs energy (8 H)
CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM: the law of mass action, properties of the equilibrium constant, Van't Hoff's law, Le Chatelier's principle (4 H)
EQUILIBRIA IN WATER SOLUTION: water autoprotolysis, pH, strong and weak acids and bases, polyprotic acids and bases, acid-base equilibria, hydrolysis reactions, neutralization reactions, solubility product of slightly soluble salts (8 H)
NUMERICAL EXERCISES: numerical calculation of stoichiometry (24 H)
Core Documentation
“Elementi di Chimica” di Palmisano , Marci, Costantini, Luciani, Schiavello (IIa edizione)- EDISES (more concise)“Fondamenti di Chimica” di Schiavello, Palmisano(V-VIa edizione)- EDISES (more in depth)
They can be replaced by any college-level general chemistry text.
"Esercizi di chimica generale" di Alessandro Del Zotto - EDISES
It can be replaced by any college-level stoichiometry text.
Reference Bibliography
not availableType of delivery of the course
58 hours of theoretical lectures, 24 hours of numerical exercises concerning chemical calculations and solving stoichiometry problems.Attendance
Mandatory in-person attendance for a minimum of 75% of face-to-face lectures and a minimum of 75% of afternoon tutorials.Type of evaluation
The written exam consists of demonstrating knowledge of compound nomenclature and solving stoichiometry problems (duration 2.5-3 h). Passing the written test allows admission to the oral examination. The oral examination consists of a written test covering 4-5 topics from all course topics, followed by an oral interview.