CHEMISTRY

Il corso di Chimica (FOY15) del Foundation Year ha lo scopo di introdurre concetti fondamentali come la struttura atomica, la formazione di legami chimici e le reazioni chimiche; sviluppare capacità di pensiero critico e risoluzione dei problemi; sviluppare un certo apprezzamento per la chimica e il ruolo che gioca nella vita quotidiana e nella ricerca scientifica.

Gli studenti sono invitati a partecipare attivamente alle lezioni, completare le esercitazioni e a fare domande durante le lezioni. Durante il corso verranno sviluppate le competenze al problem-solving applicando concetti matematici alla risoluzione di problemi di chimica.

Nessuno prerequisito è richiesto

Lesson 1 - Essential Ideas (2h)
• Chemistry in Context
• Phases and Classification of Matter
• Physical and Chemical Properties
• Measurement Uncertainty, Accuracy, and Precision
• Mathematical Treatment of Measurement Results

Lesson 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions (2h)
• Early Ideas in Atomic Theory
• Evolution of Atomic Theory
• Atomic Structure and Symbolism
• Chemical Formulas
• The Periodic Table
• Ionic and Molecular Compounds
• Chemical Nomenclature

Lesson 3 - Composition of Substances and Solutions (2h)
• Formula Mass and the Mole Concept
• Determining Empirical and Molecular Formulas
• Molarity

Lesson 4 - Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions (3h)
• Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
• Classifying Chemical Reactions
• Reaction Stoichiometry
• Reaction Yields
• Quantitative Chemical Analysis

Lesson 5 - Thermochemistry (2h)
• Energy Basics
• Calorimetry
• Enthalpy

Lesson 6 - Electronic Structure and Periodic Properties of Elements (3h)
• Electromagnetic Energy
• The Bohr Model
• Development of Quantum Theory
• Electronic Structure of Atoms (Electron Configurations)
• Periodic Variations in Element Properties

Lesson 7 - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry (2h)
• Ionic Bonding
• Covalent Bonding
• Lewis Symbols and Structures
• Formal Charges and Resonance
• Strengths of Ionic and Covalent Bonds
• Molecular Structure and Polarity

Lesson 8 - Advanced Theories of Covalent Bonding (2h)
• Valence Bond Theory
• Hybrid Atomic Orbitals
• Multiple Bonds
• Molecular Orbital Theory

Lesson 9 - Gases (2h)
• Gas Pressure
• Relating Pressure, Volume, Amount, and Temperature: The Ideal Gas Law
• Stoichiometry of Gaseous Substances, Mixtures, and Reactions
• Effusion and Diffusion of Gases
• The Kinetic-Molecular Theory

Lesson 10 - Liquids and Solids (2h)
• Intermolecular Forces
• Properties of Liquids
• Phase Transitions
• Phase Diagrams
• The Solid State of Matter
• Lattice Structures in Crystalline Solids

Lesson 11 - Solutions and Colloids (2h)
• The Dissolution Process
• Electrolytes
• Solubility
• Colligative Properties
• Colloids

Lesson 12 - Kinetics (2h)
• Chemical Reaction Rates
• Factors Affecting Reaction Rates
• Rate Laws
• Integrated Rate Laws
• Reaction Mechanisms
• Catalysis

Lesson 13 - Fundamental Equilibrium Concepts (2h)
• Introduction
• Chemical Equilibria
• Equilibrium Constants
• Shifting Equilibria: Le Châtelier’s Principle
• Equilibrium Calculations

Lesson 14 - Acid-Base Equilibria (2h)
• Brønsted-Lowry Acids and Bases
• pH and pOH
• Relative Strengths of Acids and Bases
• Hydrolysis of Salts
• Acid-Base Titrations

Lesson 15 - Equilibria of Other Reaction Classes (2h)
• Precipitation and Dissolution
• Lewis Acids and Bases
• Coupled Equilibria

Lesson 16 - Electrochemistry (2h)
• Review of Redox Chemistry
• Galvanic Cells
• Electrode and Cell Potentials
• Potential, Free Energy, and Equilibrium
• Batteries and Fuel Cells
• Corrosion
• Electrolysis

Lesson 17 - Representative Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals (2h)
• Periodicity
• Occurrence and Preparation of the Representative Metals
• Structure and General Properties of the Metalloids
• Structure and General Properties of the Nonmetals

Lesson 18 - Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry (2h)
• Occurrence, Preparation, and Properties of Transition Metals and Their Compounds
• Coordination Chemistry of Transition Metals
• Spectroscopic and Magnetic Properties of Coordination Compounds

1 - Free Chemistry Book from OpenStax (source: RICE University)
2 - PDF or PPT notes

Exercises from "Problemi di Chimica Generale (Autore: Arnaldo Peloso) "

Il voto finale è basato sulla somma della valutazione mid-term e finale.

Il voto finale è calcolato nel seguente modo:

a) Partecipazione alle lezioni – 20%
b) Esame Mid-term – 30%
c) Esame Finale – 50%

L'esame di mid-term è scritto.
L'esame finale sarà scritto e opzionalmente con una parte orale.

scritto e orale

- Power point presentations
- Esercizi alla lavagna