Structure of matter. The mole. Electronic structure of atoms. Atomic and molecular orbitals. Periodic table of elements and periodic properties. Chemical bonds. Molecular geometries and structural formulas. Stoichiometry. Chemical nomenclature. Chemical reactions. Condensation states of matter. Gases, solutions and their properties. Chemical Thermodynamics. Chemical equilibrium. Solution equilibria. Reaction kinetics. Electrochemistry.
I. Bertini, C. Luchinat, F. Mani, “Chimica” Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
I. Bertini, C. Luchinat, F. Mani, “Stechiometria” Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
F. Battaglia " Capire le Molecole, Lezione di Chimica per fisici e ignegneri"
Casa CEDAM
Learning Objectives
To acquire basic knowledge of the structure of matter (from the structure of atoms to their chemical bond, from intermolecular interaction to aggregation states) and understand concepts of its chemical transformation through chemical reactions. Students will develop a basic knowledge of chemistry, scientific methods and interpretative models from examples and quantitative applications of the laws of nature.
Prerequisites
Courses to be used as requirements (required and/or recommended)
Courses required: none
Courses recommended: none
Teaching Methods
Total number of hours for Lectures (hours): 32 (4 CFU)
Total number of hours for Laboratory-field practice : 24 (2 CFU)
Further information
Rosato
Office hours: by appointment
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Totti
Office hours: by appointment
Website:
http://www.unifi.it/p-doc2-2013-200010-T-3f2b342a36282c.html
Type of Assessment
he exam includes a written test and an oral exam. In the two
tests are asked questions with a closed, multiple and open answer
in order to verify the knowledge and skills acquired during the
course.
Indeed, alongside exercises that require notionistic knowledge
are always associated with questions and exercises that require
the reasoned application of what has been learned.
Course program
Structure of matter. Mole and molecular mass. Electronic structure of atoms. Hydrogen atom. Quantum numbers and atomic orbitals. Polyelectronic atoms: electronic levels and their filling. The Aufbau rule. Periodic Table of elements and periodic properties.
The chemical bond. Types of bonds. Ionic, covalent and coordinative bond. Molecular Orbitals. Physical properties of compounds. Aggregation states and intermolecular forces. Periodicity of the chemical properties of elements. Oxidation number. Main classes of chemical compounds. Gases and their properties. Liquid solutions and colligative properties. The chemical equilibrium. Homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibrium. The solubility product. The Le Chatelier principle. Acid-base equilibrium. Definition of pH. pH of acidic and basic solutions. Redox reactions. Chemical reactions and reaction kinetics. Reaction rate and activation energy. Electrochemistry. Electrochemical cells and potential of electrode. Electrolysis. Chemical thermodynamics. Thermodynamic parameters of chemical reactions.