Atomic structure of matter. Physics of atomic systems. Chemical bond. Interaction between molecules; states of aggregation of matter: description of solid, liquid and gaseous states; phase equilibria. Solution properties. Chemical reactions. Chemical equilibrium. Thermodynamics. Equilibria in aqueous solution. Electrochemistry. Chemical kinetics. Principles of Inorganic Chemistry.
I. Bertini, C. Luchinat, F. Mani. Chimica. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
I. Bertini, C. Luchinat, F. Mani. Stechiometria. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
P. Atkins, L. Jones. Principi di Chimica. Zanichelli.
Learning Objectives - Last names A-L
Acquire knowledge about the atomic properties of matter and the atomic forces that are the basis of the composition of matter.
Knowledge of physical and chemical equilibria (in solution and in gas phase) and their relative thermodynamic and kinetic aspects.
Prerequisites - Last names A-L
Courses required: none
Courses recommended: none
Teaching Methods - Last names A-L
72 hours of lectures.
Further information - Last names A-L
Contact the teacher via email for any clarification/meeting.
Type of Assessment - Last names A-L
The exam consists ofr a written text and a subsequent oral interview in order to evaluate the acquired knowledge, the critical thinking skills on the subject matter, and the competence in the exposure of the subject.
Course program - Last names A-L
Substances, elements, compounds. Matter and energy. Mass and energy conservation law. Atoms. Basic particles. Mass of atoms and molecules. Atomic mass unit. Relative atomic weight and molecular weight. Mole. Constant of Avogadro. Nucleus. Atomic number. Radioactivity'. Mass defect. Orbital Atoms. Quantum Numbers and Wave Functions. Electronic configuration. Pauli's Principle and Aufbau's Rules. Periodic system. Potential ionization. Electronic affinity. Chemical formulas. Ionic bond. Ionic ionic solid. Reticulated energy. Ionic ray. Covalent pair of electrons. Length of bond and binding energy. Biathylic molecules. Link sigma and p greco. Polyatomic molecules. The theory of repulsion of valence electronic pairs and geometry of molecules. Molecules with linear geometry, triangular, tetrahedral, triangular, octahedral bipiramidale. Binding angles distortion. Orbital hybrids. Brute rule. Link polarity and electronegativity. Resonance. Dipolar interactions. Dipoles. Hydrogen bridge links. Variables that define the gaseous state. Avogadro's Principle. The perfect gas equation. Real gas behavior. Crystalline solid. Elementary cell. Glassy state, liquid. Properties of liquids and water in particular. Internal energy, work, heat. First principle of thermodynamics. Status functions. Enthalpy. According to principle of thermodynamics. Entropy. Third principle of thermodynamics. Free energy. Free energy change in transformations. Balance state. Vapor pressure. Solute-solvent systems. Colligative properties of solutions. Electrolytic separation. Colloidal Solutions. Law of mass action. Effect of temperature and pressure on chemical equilibrium. The principle of Le Chatelier. Free and constant equilibrium energy. Heterogeneous equilibria. Chemical kinetics. Factors that influence reaction speed. First and Second Reactions. Temperature effect. Reaction mechanisms. Reaction rate theory. Activation and complex energy activated. Catalysis. Enzymes. Water separation. pH. Acids and bases: Brönsted's theory. Weak acids and bases. Polyprotic acids. Pad solutions. Acid-base indicators. Titrations. Lewis theory. General characteristics of the coordination compounds. Redox reactions. Reputation reactions. Galvanic cells. Electrode potential. Scale of normal reduction potentials. Nernst's equation. Potentiometric pH measurement. Reference Electrodes. Electrolysis of aqueous solutions and castings. Notes on the phenomenon of corrosion. Inorganic chemical nomenclature. Chemical properties of oxides. Characteristics of the elements of groups IA, IIA, IVA (carbon, silicon), V A (nitrogen, phosphorus), VIA (oxygen, sulfur) and VIIA (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine). About the elements of the transition series.