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Chemistry I

Code 12806
Year 1
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload PL(15H)/T(30H)/TP(15H)
Scientific area Chemistry
Entry requirements Not applicable
Mode of delivery face-to-face
Work placements Not applicable
Learning outcomes Develop fundamental knowledge in chemistry.
Understanding atomic models. Use the Periodic Table as a tool in understanding the chemistry of the elements.
Understanding the theories of chemical bonding and determine the geometry of the molecules.
Relate the physical properties of substances with intermolecular forces.
Solve problems with gases and know how use the ideal gas law and Dalton's law.
Classify solids according to the chemical bond and its crystal structure.
Using the crystal field theory to predict the structure and properties of transition metal complexes.
Understand the laws of thermodynamics and its application in chemistry.
Determine the reaction rate and its dependence on concentration, time and temperature. Establish the law rate
for a chemical reaction.
Syllabus M1 Atomic theory. Schrodinger equation. Hydrogen atom and polyelectronic atoms. Periodic Table.
M2 Chemical Bonding. Theories of chemical bonding. Physical properties of substances and intermolecular
forces.
M3 Gas laws. Partial pressures. Deviations from ideal behavior.
M4 Solid-state chemistry: solid classification depending on bound, structure and properties.
M5 Coordination Chemistry: Crystal Field Theory, structure and properties of the complexes.
M6 Thermochemistry: Energy. First law of thermodynamics. Heat of reaction. Hess's law. Born-Haber cycle.
Spontaneous processes: introduction to the concept of entropy and second law of thermodynamics.
M7 Introduction to Chemical Kinetics: Rate of reaction. Reaction order. Arrhenius Law
Laboratory
Preparation of Solutions. Determination of solutions density by the pycnometer method. Preparation of
coordination compounds. Determination of the enthalpy of a reaction. Resolution of problems.
Main Bibliography Bibliography:
1 - Química, Raymond Chang, McGraw-Hill, 8ª ed., Lisboa, 2005;
2 - General Chemistry, P.W. Atkins, J.A. Beran, S. A. Books, 2ª ed., New York, 1992;
3 - Manual de Química Física, Gerd Wedler, Fundação C. Gulbenkian, Lisboa, 2001;
4 - Química Inorganica Básica, Ana M. V. Cavaleiro, Universidade de Aveiro,1999;
Bibliography Complementar:
1 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry: A Comprehensive Text, F. A. Cotton and G. Wilkinson, John Wiley & Sons Inc,
USA,1980;
2 - Inorganic Chemistry, D. F. Shriver, P. W. Atkins and C. H. Langford, Oxford University Press, 1990.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria The methodology of teaching is:
Verbal - The transmission of the contents of each module is based essentially on exhibition, however, the aim is
also that there is room for Interrogation / Explanation leading the group dialogue.
Active - Execution of individual and group work, including exercises and laboratory experiments. These
modalities are associated with the modules of the course and allow students to take responsibility and socialize.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2023-10-04

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