Atoms. The Mole. The Electronic structure of atoms. The periodic table. The ionic bond. The covalent bond. Structural formulas. Other types of chemical bond. The ideal gases. Phase transitions. Enthalpy, entropy and free energy. Solutions. Chemical equilibrium. Redox reactions. Redox potentials. Acid-base equilibria (buffers, pH calculation). Solubility product.
I. Bertini, C. Luchinat, F. Mani, Chimica: materia, tecnologia, ambiente,
editrice Ambrosiana
Alternatively: I. Bertini, C. Luchinat, F. Mani, Chimica, editrice Ambrosiana
For esercitations:
I. Bertini, C. Luchinat, F. Mani, Stechiometria, editrice Ambrosiana
Learning Objectives
Knowledge of the language of chemistry (symbols and formulas), the structure of matter, the reaction mechanisms in aqueous solution, the main chemical elements, the structure of inorganic molecules.
Basic skills on General Chemistry necessary for the understanding of the further teachings of the CdS such as organic chemistry, non-woody materials, etc.
Prerequisites
Nothing
Teaching Methods
Frontal teaching
Type of Assessment
Oral exam with exercises
Course program
Atoms. The Mole. The Electronic structure of atoms. The periodic table. The ionic bond. The covalent bond. Structural formulas. Other types of chemical bond. The ideal gases. Phase transitions. Enthalpy, entropy and free energy. Solutions. Chemical equilibrium. Redox reactions. Redox potentials. Acid-base equilibria (buffers, pH calculation). Solubility product.