Chemical classification and the atomic nature of matter. Atomic structure and quantum theory. Periodic properties.
The chemical bond.
Aggregation states. Phase transitions.
Chemical reactions. Chemical equilibria. Acids and bases.
Course Content - Last names M-Z
The course takes up and deepens the founding nodes of the chemical discipline reflecting on the problems related to their learning / teaching aspects. The course contents will be treated in a didactic key, highlighting how the problematic approach can favor the learning process compared to traditional teaching. The course will present chemical educational courses with the ultimate aim of demonstrating the great social impact of chemistry in society.
"Rinnovare l’insegnamento delle scienze" - Author: Carlo Fiorentini - Aracne editrice
Learning Objectives - Last names A-L
The course aims to provide the basic knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry necessary for primary school teachers
Learning Objectives - Last names M-Z
Acquire basic chemical knowledge. Develop teaching skills in the chemical field.
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
Teaching Methods - Last names M-Z
Frontal lessons; Lessons that promote discussion and participation of the classroom
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.
Type of Assessment - Last names M-Z
To access the written exam is required the completion of the courses on Moodle with subsequent uploading of the materials into a personal folder. The folder will be created at the moment of enrollment for the exam. The exam is written and consists of open and closed questions.
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. 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. Chemical reactions. Classes of compounds.
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.
Course program - Last names M-Z
Restructuring of the relationship with chemistry in the learning environment; basic chemistry knowledge; ministerial guidelines in the chemical field. The importance of structuring educational paths for meaningful learning. Chemistry in an idea of vertical curriculum. Examples of significant educational paths: properties of objects, solubility, combustion, state transitions, the state of aggregation of matter.