Atoms, ions and molecules.
The electronic structure of atoms and the chemical periodicity.
Chemical bonding and molecular structure.
Intermolecular forces and states of matter.
The gaseous state.
Chemical equations and reaction stoichiometry.
Chemical thermodynamics.
Chemical equilibrium.
Electrochemistry.
Course Content - Last names M-Z
atomic structure; electronic structure of atoms and periodic table. Covalent and ionic bonding; intermolecular weak interactions. The properties of gases and solids. An introduction to thermodynamics. Solutions; chemical equilibria. Reaction kinetics. Electrochemistry
- Dapporto, Paoli, Rossi, Lezioni di Chimica, ed. Progetto Leonardo
Learning Objectives - Last names M-Z
General Chemistry is a one semester course designed to provide a survey on the fundamental principles of chemistry in order to allow students to understand the relationship between microscopic and macroscopic properties of compounds
Prerequisites - Last names M-Z
Prerequisites are not requested
Teaching Methods - Last names M-Z
About 70/80% of the time of the course will be spend in frontal lessons while the remaining practice exercises that will help the students in preparing their final exam
Type of Assessment - Last names M-Z
The final exam will be an open answer test. Student that will reach 18/30 or above can decide to attend the oral exams too.
Course program - Last names M-Z
Methods and Measurement; The Composition and Structure of the Atom; ; quantum theory and electronic structure of atoms; Elements, Atoms, Ions and the Periodic Table; Structure and Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds; Calculations and the Chemical Equation; States of Matter: Gases and Solids; Reactions and Solutions; Chemical and Physical Change: Energy, Rate and Equilibrium; Charge-Transfer Reactions: Acids and Bases and Oxidation-Reduction; chemical kinetics