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Principles of Chemistry (B-KUL-X0C33A)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
6 ECTSDutch50 First term
Van Cleuvenbergen Stijn |  Ghesquiere Melina (cooperator) |  Sinnesael Arne (cooperator)
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Aims

Students can

- explain en rationalise the structure of atoms and molecules
- explain the organisation of matter in the different aggregation states and explain chemical reactions starting from the structure and bonding within molecules
- be able to derive and rationalise  the principles of conversion of matter and apply them to new examples

This course also forms the theoretical basis for the components Bio-organic Chemistry (X9X03A) and Biochemistry (X0A97B).

Previous knowledge

The student should present with a basic scientific interest in chemistry.
The student is handy and able to maintain a steady working  rythm

No knowledge of chemistry is required in advance, as the course starts from the very basics.
Nevertheless, the ability to deal with logarithms, integrals, basic wave-theory and electrostatics and Newtonian physics is expected.
 

Order of Enrolment


This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
I0N88A : Inorganic Analytical Chemistry (No longer offered this academic year)
I0O07A : Catalysis
I0O10A : Food Chemistry and Technology
I0N26A : Inorganic Chemistry (No longer offered this academic year)
I0N30A : Geology and Soil Science
I0N34A : Thermodynamics
I0N45A : Environmental Chemistry
H01K9A : Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
I0N26C : Inorganic Chemistry
H0H53A : Technology of Building Materials
X0F20A : Organic chemistry

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
G0N01D : Fundamentals for Chemistry

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

2 ects. Foundations of chemistry: Exercises 1 (B-KUL-X0B47a)

2 ECTSDutchFormat: Practical17 First term
Van Cleuvenbergen Stijn |  Ghesquiere Melina (cooperator) |  Sinnesael Arne (cooperator)
Facultaire POC Wetenschappen

Content

8 theoretical exercise sessions are organised:

WZ 1: Conversion of concentrations + stoechiometry

WZ 2: Chemical equilibrium of gases

WZ 3: Atomic construction

WZ 4: Acids, bases, buffers and pH

WZ 5: Calculating acid-base titration curves

WZ 6: Sparingly soluble electrolytes/precipitation

WZ 7a: Redox part 1 

WZ 8a: Thermodynamics

 

Course material

exercises, online preparation via presentations, videos, quizzes

Format: more information

Practice session

Is also included in other courses

4 ects. Foundations of chemistry: Theory (B-KUL-X0C33a)

4 ECTSDutchFormat: Lecture33 First term
Van Cleuvenbergen Stijn
Facultaire POC Wetenschappen

Content

I Basic concepts   

II Main rules of nomenclature in inorganic chemistry

III Chemical reactions and reaction equations

IV The atomic structure 

V The periodic table of elements 

VI Chemical bonding I : Binding types, Lewis model and molecular geometry    

VII Chemical bonding II: Hybridisation and molecular-orbital theory    

VIII Intermolecular forces    

IX Gases    

X Heat and the first main law of thermodynamics    

XI Thermodynamics: second and third main laws    

XII Chemical equilibrium    

XIII Physical properties of solutions    

XIV Acids and bases    

XV Solubility of salts    

XVI Redox reactions and electrochemistry

XVII Chemical kinetics

Course material

Course, slides on Toledo

Is also included in other courses

Evaluation

Evaluation: Principles of Chemistry (B-KUL-X2C33a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : Calculator

Explanation


Theory & Exercises:

Type : Exam during the examination period

Description of evaluation : Oral, Written

Type of questions : Open questions

Learning material : Formularium