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General and Inorganic Chemistry and Stoichiometry

A.Y. 2022/2023
10
Max ECTS
96
Overall hours
SSD
CHIM/03
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the fundamental principles of General Chemistry which constitute the essential cultural background for understanding the teachings for which General Chemistry is preparatory. The General Chemistry course will also provide the student with the main calculation methods to solve stoichiometry problems.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge of theoretical principles and comprehension of the basic structure of atoms and molecules, chemical reactions and thermodynamics and kinetics bases of reactions.
Understanding and solving stoichiometry problems.

Lesson period: First semester

Lessons timetable

Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi

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Course syllabus and organization

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Lesson period
First semester
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for academic year 2022/23 wil be provided, based on the evolution of the public health situation.
Course syllabus
Matter, Measurement, and Problem Solving
Atoms and Elements
Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Equations
Chemical Quantities and Aqueous Reactions
Gases
Thermochemistry
The Quantum-Mechanical Model of the Atom
Periodic Properties of the Elements
Chemical Bonding I: Lewis Theory
Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Shapes, Valence Bond theory, and Molecular Orbital theory
Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces
Solutions
Chemical Kinetics
Chemical Equilibrium
Acids and Bases
Aqueous Ionic Equilibrium
Free Energy and Thermodynamics
Coordination compounds
Electrochemistry

[Program for not attending students with reference to descriptor 1 and 2]:
Matter, Measurement, and Problem Solving
Atoms and Elements
Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Equations
Chemical Quantities and Aqueous Reactions
Gases
Thermochemistry and thermodynamics
The Quantum-Mechanical Model of the Atom
Periodic Properties of the Elements
Chemical Bonding I: Lewis Theory
Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Shapes, Valence Bond theory, and Molecular Orbital theory
Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces
Solutions
Chemical Kinetics
Chemical Equilibrium
Acids and Bases
Aqueous Ionic Equilibrium
Free Energy and Thermodynamics
Coordination compounds
Electrochemistry
Prerequisites for admission
Basic math knowledge (I e II degree equations, logarithms).
SI measurement units and their conversions.
Teaching methods
Classroom lectures with the aid of slides concerning both the theoretical part and the resolution of stoichiometry exercises. Classroom practices on solving stoichiometry exercises. Use of the "exam manager" online platform to assign stoichiometry exercises and theoretical questions. Classroom simulations of exam tests. The teaching materials (slides and exam tests) are made available after classroom lessons on the teacher's ARIEL website.
Teaching Resources
Slides of the lessons and exercises published on the Ariel website. Any general chemistry textbook for university courses. Stoichiometry exercise books.
Recommended texts:
- N.J. Tro. Chimica - Un approccio molecolare. Edises
- F. Anfuso, L. Palmisano - Guida per la risoluzione di Esercizi di Chimica. Edises.
- I. Bertini, C. Luchinat, F. Mani, E. Ravera. Stechiometria- Un avvio allo studio della Chimica. CEA
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination consists of a written test of 6 queries regarding stoichiometry exercises and theory questions. The written test lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes. A maximum of 5 points are assigned to each question. To pass the exam it is necessary to reach 18/30. There is no oral interview.
CHIM/03 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY - University credits: 10
Practicals: 32 hours
Lessons: 64 hours
Professor: D'andrea Luca Domenico

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Responsible
Della Pina Cristina
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Frontal teaching (64 hours frontal theorical lessons + 32 hours frontal excercises)
Matter, Measurement and Problem Solving. Atoms and Elements. Molecules, Compounds and Chemical Equations. Chemical Quantities and Aqueous Reactions. Gases. Thermochemistry. The Quantum-Mechanical Model of the Atom. Periodic Properties of the Elements. Chemical Bonding I: Lewis Theory. Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Shapes, Valence Bond theory, and Molecular Orbital theory. Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces. Solutions. Chemical Kinetics. Chemical Equilibrium. Acids and Bases. Aqueous Ionic Equilibrium. Free Energy and Thermodynamics. Coordination compounds. Electrochemistry.
Prerequisites for admission
The teaching of General, Inorganic Chemistry and Stoichiomery is the first course of Chemistry undertaken by the student at the beginning of the degree course; therefore it does not require prerequisites at university level. Nevertheless, the basic knowledge of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry acquired in the secondary school of second grade is necessary for faster and efficient understanding of the subjects.
Teaching methods
The lectures and frontal exercises take place in the classroom with projection of 'slides' in power point format. The students have at their disposal the Ariel website of the teacher, where various teaching materials are regularly published such as the slides of the lessons including the frontal exercises.
Teaching Resources
Lessons slides available at the teacher's Ariel website.
Any university textbook of General Chemistry, which deals with the topics of the program, and a workbook for the part of stoichiometry. Here are some suggestions:

Text book (choose one):
- Barone, Castellano, Della Pina, Demartin, Grasso, Maccato, Pepi, Piccinelli, Ruffo, Zampella.
Fondamenti di Chimica Generale; Ed. EdiSES
- Tro. Chimica un Approccio Molecolare; Ed. EdiSES.
- Petrucci, Herring, Madura, Bissonnette. Chimica generale; principi e applicazioni moderne; Ed. Piccin.
- Chang, Goldsby. Fondamenti di Chimica Generale; Ed. McGraw Hill

Workbook (useful to integrate the numerous exercises carried out by the teacher during lessons):
Ugozzoli. Come risolvere i problemi di chimica; Ed. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination is a written test consisting in 5 stoichiometric exercises and 2 theoretical open questions, for a maximum total score of 30/30 (with the potential addition of the praise, i.e. "lode"). The written test lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes. In order to pass the exam the candidate must score a minimum of 18/30. There are no oral tests. During the course, each student may access 2 "prove in itinere", that is 2 partial examinations (the first one around the end of November, the last one at the end of course). If the average score of the two "prove in itinere" reaches the minimum of 18/30, the exam as a whole is passed. Therefore, such partial tests allow to divide the whole examination into two parts mirroring the same type of excercises as the ones present in ordinary and extraordinary sessions. For each academic year, besides the 2 partial examinations, 7 examination dates are fixed in ordinary and extraordinary sessions.
CHIM/03 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY - University credits: 10
Practicals: 32 hours
Lessons: 64 hours
Professor: Della Pina Cristina
Professor(s)
Della Pina Cristina
Reception:
prior appointment by e-mail
Room R102, Dip. Chimica, corpo A piano terra