Key words
General and inorganic chemistry (P360)
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
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
- 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 experiments and have the necessary attention for criteria as precision and accuracy. The results must be reported in a correct and scientific way. During the experiments attention must be paid to safety and environmental issues.
- During the practical exercises the students must obtain basic skills and -manipulations. We also attempt to create a team spirit by executing some of the exercises in small groups
Materials used
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Teacher’s course – theory: about 180 pages (can be achieved during the first lecture)
Teacher’s course – exercises: about 50 pages (can be achieved during the first) lecture
Sources, which can be consulted in libraries:
- “Chemical principles” 2th ed, 1995. Steven S. Zumdahl; D.C. Health & Cy, ISBN 0-669-27871-8
- “Chemistry” 6th ed, 1986. Ch.E. Mortimer; Wadsworth Publishing Company, ISBN 0-634-05670-9
- “Chemistry principles & reactions” 2th ed, 1993. Masterton – Hurley; Saunders College Publishing, ISBN 0-03-0746094
- “Chemical Principles” 1981. W.L. Masterton, E.J. Slovinsky, C.L. Stanitski; Saunders Publishing Company, ISBN 03-057886-8
- “General Chemistry, principles and modern applications” 8th ed, 2002. Petrucci, Harwood and Herring; Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-014329-4
- “Chemistry, the central science” 9th ed, 2003. Brown, LeMay and Bursten; Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-066997-0
Study costs
Cost: 70.0 EUR
Theory – syllabus: about 15€ (for part I (general and inorganic chemistry I) and part II (general and inorganic chemistry II)
Exercises: syllabus, laboratory-coat, safety glasses, pipettor, …: about 50 €
Exercises: syllabus only: about 5 €
Study guidance
- 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
- Supplementary explanation is possible during the theoretical and practical exercises
- Student counselling service
- Additional support and explanation is provided by appointment
Teaching Methods
Lectures, individual study, practical and theoretical exercises
Assessment
- Theory: (open questions) written examination at the end of the first semester
- Practical exercises: permanent evaluation and written tests
- Theoretical exercises: written tests
Scoring system:
- Exercises: 1/3 (50 % for the practical exercises and 50 % for the theoretical exercises)
Lecturer(s)
Theory: Dr. K. De Doncker
Exercises: Lic. A. Vermassen
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