General and Inorganic Chemistry
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The primary goal is to provide a solid foundation in the basics concepts and facts of chemistry, particularly those needed for a successful understanding of other subjects for which chemistry is a prerequisite. The general chemistry course must also give the student an appreciation of the importance of chemistry to society in general and to daily life in particular and show the role of chemistry in preservation of the cultural heritage.
Expected learning outcomes
Fundamental chemical concepts for conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Structure of matter: Atomic structure. Atomic and molecular weights. Isotopes. Radioactivity. Quantitative chemical relationships: Balancing redox reactions. Stoichiometric calculus. Atomic structure: Bohr's atomic model. Heisenberg's principle. On Schrödinger equation. The "aufbau" principle and the periodic table. The Chemical bond: Ionic bonds. VSEPR Theory. The Covalent bond. Polarity of molecules. The Hydrogen bond and the weak interactions. Lattice energy, hydration energy and solubility. Ionic, molecular and van der Waals crystals.. The chemical equilibrium. Le Chatelier's principle. Equilibrium constants. Acid-Base reactions: Acids and bases (Arrhenius, Broensted, Lewis theories). pH. Acid-base titrations. Coordination compounds. Thermodynamic functions and chemical equilibrium. Chemical kinetics: Rates of chemical reactions, Arrhenius's law. Catalysts. Electrochemistry: Cell potentials.
CHIM/03 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Demartin Francesco