Chemical classification and the atomic nature of matter. Atomic structure and quantum theory. Periodic properties.
The chemical bond.
Aggregation states. The gases.
Chemical reactions. Chemical equilibria. Acids and bases.
Redox equilibria. Electrochemical cells.
Nivaldo J. Tro Introduzione alla chimica Ed. Pearson
Learning Objectives - Last names A-L
The course aims to provide the basic knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry necessary for primary school teachers
Prerequisites - Last names A-L
Basic competences in mathematics such as, operations, logarithms, exponential notation, the first order equations.
Teaching Methods - Last names A-L
Traditional lectures
Further information - Last names A-L
Teaching materials (slides and videos of the lessons) available on the e-learning platform. Reception of students upon oral or e-mail request.
Type of Assessment - Last names A-L
Written examination with open and closed questions. Oral examination is optional.
Course program - Last names A-L
CLASSIFICATION OF MATTER: Mixtures, compounds, elementary substances, states of matter. Physical and chemical transformations. Units of measurement. International system of units.
STRUCTURE OF MATTER. The atom. The fundamental particles. Thomson's model. Rutherford's experiment. Atomic Number and Mass Number. Isotops. Atomic mass, Molecular mass. Mole. Light-matter interaction. Bohr's atomic model. Indetermination principle. Shrödinger equation. Atomic orbitals and quantic numbers. Electronic Configuration. The periodic table. Periodic properties of the elements. Metals and Nonmetals.
CHEMICAL BOND. Covalent bond. Lewis theory. Resonance. Geometry in poliatomic molecules. Polarity of the chemical bonds. Oxidation number. Chemical reactions. Classes of compounds. Nomenclature.
AGGREGATION STATES OF MATTER. Gases: Avogadro, Boyle and Charles laws. Ideal Gas equation. The liquide state. The solid state. Crystalline solids: ionic, metallic, covalent and molecular. Intermolecular forces: van der Waals forces, hydrogen bond. State transitions. Phase diagrams.
CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM. Mass action law. Le Chatelier’s principle. Chemical kinetics.
SOLUTIONS. Concentration definitions. Liquid and solid solutions. Dispersive systems.
EQUILIBRIA IN SOLUTION. Acids and bases. Arrenhius and Brønsted-Lowry theory. Acids and bases force. Definition of pH. Acid-base indicators.
ELECTROCHEMISTRY. Redox reactions. Daniell cell. Reduction Potentials.