Chemistry 1

The primary goal of the course is to provide a solid foundation in the basic concepts and facts of chemistry, particularly those needed for a successful understanding of other subjects for which chemistry is a prerequisite.

At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Recognize and name both the single chemical elements and the molecules formed by them;
2. Identify the bonds and chemical interactions underlying the formation of molecules;
3. Discuss the atomic structure, the electronic configuration of the elements and the periodic table;
4. Recognize and balance the chemical equation related to a given chemical reaction;
5. Calculate the pH, describe the properties of acids and bases, the acid-base equilibria, the constitution of buffer solutions and titration reactions;
6. Balance the oxidation-reduction reactions and calculate the potential and the electrode concentrations of an electrochemical cell by using the Nernst's law.