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Chemistry I (2500204) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Contents

Introduction to the Chemistry course. The Importance of Chemistry in Environmental Engineering Studies Light-particle duality of light. Wave-particle duality of matter. Schrödinger equation Energy levels and wave functions of the hydrogen atom. Multielectronic atoms Exercises

Dedication

4h Large group + 2h Medium group + 8h 23m Self Study
Total: 14h 23m

The Periodic Table and periodic properties of the elements Ionic and covalent bond. Intermolecular forces Introduction to Lewis structures. Byte rule Exercises Geometry of molecules: the VSEPR theory Molecular orbital theory. Orbital hybridization Exercises

Dedication

9h Large group + 4h Medium group + 18h 12m Self Study
Total: 31h 12m

Laboratory session to verify the practical application of the knowledge of the topics Laboratory session to verify the practical application of the knowledge of the topics

Dedication

10h Laboratory classes + 14h Self Study
Total: 24h

Dedication

4h Laboratory classes + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Enthalpy of reaction. Gibbs free energy. Entropy Exercises Chemical equilibrium. Principles of Le Chatelier Solubility and acid-base balance Exercises Saline and regulatory solutions Acid-base titrations Exercises

Dedication

10h Large group + 6h Medium group + 22h 24m Self Study
Total: 38h 24m

Oxidation-reduction. Nernst equation Electrochemical and redox cells in environmental processes Exercises Introduction to chemical kinetics. Arrhenius equation. Catalysts Nuclear chemistry and chemical kinetics Exercises

Dedication

7h Large group + 4h Medium group + 15h 24m Self Study
Total: 26h 24m