Key words
Chemistry - general chemistry
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to achieve a solid base and a clear insight into conceptual approach regarding the atomic and molecular structure, phenomena and reactions of matter in gaseous, liquid, solid phases and in aqueous solutions.
The fundamental concepts and models inclusive the basic principles and related calculationmethods must be applied.
Topics
• Electron and atomic structure (orbital theory)
• Chemical bonds: ionic bonding and covalent bonding (VSEPR, hybridization, molecular orbital theory) and derived concepts
• Gases: properties and concepts, kinetic-molecular theory of gases, equation for nonideal (real) gases
• Condensed phases: some properties of liquid and solid phases, intermolecular forces, phase diagrams
• Solution processes, phenomena, reactions and their characteristics, solution concentration, stoechiometry, distillation,…
• Reactions in water: titrations
• Chemical equilibrium in gaseous systems
• Chemical equilibrium in aqueous solutions: acid-base (definitions, properties, pH of solutions,…) and oxidation-reduction reactions
• Solubility- and complex-ion equilibria
• Electrochemical basic principles: galvanic cells, pH measurements and electrolysis
In the related practical exercises a few basic concepts are illustrated and practised. In the theoretical exercises the treated theory is further practised and tested with extra exercises and review questions.
Prerequisites
The course starts with the elementary issues.
Knowledge of the basic principles is an advantage.
Final Objectives
General scientific compentences (AWC 1, 2, 3, 4)
• Students must obtain a clear insight into fundamental concepts, basic principles and chemical patterns and must be able to link the different aspects and apply them in theoretical and practical exercises.
• They must be able to integrate other scientific branches (mathematics, physics, electricity, …) in the lectured course (general and inorganic chemistry).
• They must correctly execute the exercises (theoretical and practical) and have hereby the necessary attention for criteria as precision and accuracy. The results of experiments have to be interpreted and attention has to be paid to possible mistakes. Finally the results must be reported in a correct and scientific way.
General technical competences (ATC 3)
• During the practical exercises the students must obtain the basic skills and manipulations. We attempt to create a team spirit, engagement and interaction by executing some of the exercises in small groups.
Materials used
Teacher’s course,
Schoollibrary materials
Study costs
Syllabus: about 15 €
Exercises: laboratory-coat, safety glasses, … not included: about 40 €
Study guidance
• Student counselling service
• Additional support and explanation is provided by appointment
• Supplementary explanation is possible during the theoretical and practical exercises
• After almost every chapter of the theoretical course, review questions and exercises are supplied. In this way students can test their knowledge according to a part of the theory
Teaching Methods
Lectures, individual study, practical and theoretical exercises
Assessment
Theory: written examination ( ± 70 %)
Exercises (±30 %):
Practical exercises: permanent evaluation and tests
Theoretical exercises: written tests
Lecturer(s)
K. De Doncker, I. Stals, I. De Jaegher, G. Diricks
|
|
