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14893
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(15H)/T(30H)/TP(15H)
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| Scientific area |
Chemistry
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Entry requirements |
None
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Learning outcomes |
This Course aims to give an introduction to the study of general chemistry.
It is intended that the student perceives, develop and apply fundamental knowledge in general chemistry,
namely:
- 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, with emphasis on the use of the ideal gas law and Dalton's law
- Classify solids according to the chemical bond and its crystal structure
- Use the crystal field theory to predict the structure and properties of transition metal complexes
- Understand the laws of thermodynamics and its application in chemistry
- Knowing and applying the fundamental concepts of chemical kinetics
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Syllabus |
- Properties of the periodic table elements
- Chemical bonds
Ionic bond. Lattice energy
Covalent bond. Resonance concept
Bond theories: VBT, VSEPR, MOT
Physical properties of substances and intermolecular forces
- Gases
Gas laws and ideal gas equation
Kinetic molecular theory
van der Waals equation
- Solids
Types of solids Amorphous and Crystalline
Solids Ionic, Covalent, Metallic and Molecular
Structures and lattices. Packing
Determination of the theoretical density of a solid
- Coordination compounds
Properties of transition metals
Spectrochemical series
Crystal field theory. Bonds of Coordination compounds
- Thermochemistry
1st, 2nd and 3rd laws of thermodynamics
Calorimetry
Solution and Dilution Heats. Born-Haber cycle
- Chemical Kinetics
Kinetics law
Relations between concentration and time for reactions of 1st, 2nd and 3rd order
Arrhenius equation
Mechanisms reaction
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Main Bibliography |
Atkins PW, Beran JA (1992). General Chemistry, 2nd ed. New York: Freeman.
Chang R, Goldsby KA (2013). Química, 11.ª ed. Porto Alegre: McGraw-Hill.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The program content is primarily delivered expository, although there is also opportunity for questioning and explanation. The use of audiovisual materials to present the content facilitates understanding and learning; the Moodle e-Learning platform is used for this purpose.
Students will engage in active learning through individual and group work, including homework, exercises, and laboratory experiments. These activities are aligned with the course modules and allow students to take ownership and socialize. Knowledge is assessed through two individual tests (80%). The average must be 9.5 or higher to pass. Performance is assessed through laboratory performance (20%). A grade of 9.5 or higher is required for attendance.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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