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, definitions and properties of solutions, solution concentration, stoechiometry, ...
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, however the names and the symbols of frequently used elements are considered as common knowledge.
Knowledge of basic principles is an advantage.
Final Objectives
Core competence 1:
To be able to handle correctly theoretical and practical insights from the general and inorganic chemistry I within engineering problems.
General competence 1:
To be able to think and to reason permanently in a critical, creative and scientific way .
Amongst others:
- Students must obtain a clear insight into fundamental concepts, basic principles and chemical patterns;
- Students must be able to communicate and to report information, ideas, problems and solutions – especially scientific and technical ones - to laymen as well as to specialists in an efficient way;
- Students must be able to link the different aspects and apply them in theoretical and practical exercises;
- They must correctly execute the experiments and have the necessary attention for criteria as precision and accuracy;
- During the experiments attention must be paid to safety and environmental issues.
General competence 2:
To be able to integrate other scientific branches (mathematics, physics, electricity, …) in the lectured course (general and inorganic chemistry).
Materials used
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Teacher’s course – theory: about 180 pages (part of the global course “General and inorganic chemistry I and II”)
Teacher’s course – exercises: about 50 pages (part of the global course “General and inorganic chemistry I and II”)
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: 50.0 EUR
Theory – syllabus: for free
Exercises: laboratory-coat, safety glasses, pipettor, …: about 50 €
Exercises: for free
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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