ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
CHEMISTRY
LUIGI LAZZERI
Academic year2016/17
CourseMECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Code153CC
Credits6
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
CHIMICACHIM/07LEZIONI60
LUIGI LAZZERI unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The course has the purpose of providing the basic knowledge of chemistry for the understanding of structure-properties relationship of matter. The main topics that will be treated are the structure of the atom, chemical bonding, the gasses and the condensed states of matter, liquid solutions, chemical equilibria, electrochemistry.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
In the written exam (2.5 hours), the student must demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course topics through the solution of numerical problems and answers to questions.

Methods:

  • Final written exam

Further information:
The final exam consists of two parts. The first part (20 min, max score 10) is a choice test of theory topics. At the end of the first 20 min, the student will know the result of the test and will be allowed to access the second part only if the score is higher than 6. The second part consists of five stoichiometry exercises for a total score of 20, 12 being the minimun score considered sufficient. The final grade is the sum of the scores of the first and second part.

Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • attending lectures

Attendance: Mandatory

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
  • Task-based learning/problem-based learning/inquiry-based learning
Syllabus
Atoms and molecules. Basic concepts on wave functions and quantum numbers. The orbitals of hydrogen atom. The periodic table of the elements. Generality on chemical bond. Molecular geometry. Chemical reactions. Outline of chemical nomenclature. Oxidation-reduction reactions. The gas state. Notes on the kinetic theory of gases. The Van der Waals equation. The liquid state. The Clausius-Clapeyron's formula. Colligative properties. Raoult's law. The solid state. Amorphous and crystalline solids. Miller indices. Ionic, covalent and molecular solids. The first principle of thermodynamics. The enthalpy. The entropy and the second principle. Criteria for the spontaneity of a chemical reaction. The chemical equilibrium. The Van't Hoff law. Ionic equilibria in aqueous solution. The pH. Acid-base properties in relation to molecular structure. Chemical kinetics. The theory of the activated complex. Catalysis. Generalities on electrochemistry. The Nernst's equation. Electrolysis.
Bibliography
I. Bertini, C. Luchinat, F. Mani, Chimica, CEA, 2011. I. Bertini, C. Luchinat, F. Mani, Stechiometria, CEA, 2011. Recommended reading includes the following works: D.W. Oxtoby, H.P. Gillis, N.H. Nachtrieb, Chimica Moderna, EdiSES, Napoli, 2001. A.M. Manotti Lanfredi, Fondamenti di Chimica, CEA, 2001.
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