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Chemistry II

Code 15853
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload PL(15H)/T(30H)/TP(15H)
Scientific area Chemistry
Entry requirements Not Applicable
Mode of delivery Classroom teaching
Learning outcomes It is intended that students learn the fundamentals of organic chemistry and develop knowledge in some areas of General Chemistry, in particular, the application of the concept of chemical equilibrium to acid-base reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions and solid-liquid equilibrium.
Syllabus 1. Chemistry of carbon compounds
1.1. Structure, nomenclature and physico-chemical properties of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and representative functional groups
1.2. Stereochemistry of carbon compounds
1.3. Identification of organic compounds by NMR and IR spectroscopy
2. Introduction to chemical equilibrium
2.1. Equilibrium constant
2.2. Le Châtelier’s principle
3. Acids and bases
3.1. Definitions
3.2. Strength of acids and bases
4. Acid-base equilibrium
4.1. Acid-base titrations
4.2. Buffer solutions
4.3. Indicators
5. Equilibrium solid-liquid
5.1. Precipitation reactions
5.2. Solubility product
6. Oxidation-reduction
6.1. Redox equations
6.2. Galvanic cells
6.3. Electrolytic cells.
LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS
-Liquid-liquid extraction
– Recrystallization
– Simple and fractional distillation
– Chemical equilibrium
– Determination of acetic acid in vinegar
– Redox titration (Permanganometry)
Main Bibliography Chang R., Goldsby K. "Química", 11.ª Edição, McGraw-Hill, Madrid, Espanha, 2012.
• - Skoog D. A., West D. M., Holler F. J., Crouch S. R. "Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry", Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, England, 2014.
• - Solomons G., Fryhle C., Snyder S A "Organic Chemistry", 12.st Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 2017.
• Solomons T. W. G., Fryle C. B., Química Orgânica, Vol. 1 e 2, 10ª ed., LTC Livros Técnicos e Científicos Editora S. A.: Rio de Janeiro, 2012.
• - Silverstein R.M., Webster F:X:, Kiemle D:J:, “Identificação espectrofotométrica de compostos orgânicos” 7ª ed, LTC-Livros Técnicos e Científicos, Editora S.A., Rio de Janeiro, 2006.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria The theoretical assessment will be carried out through two tests, the average of which must be equal or greater than 9.5 points, or in a final exam, where it will also be necessary to obtain a minimum grade of 9.5 points. The first test will be worth 20 points and the second test 20 points. Only students with a minimum grade of 6.0 or higher may take the second test; students with less than 6.0 may take the exam. The assessment of practical classes will be carried out through a practical knowledge assessment test (15%). The practical grade must be equal or greater than 6.0. Students must complete all practical assignments. Obtaining a grade lower than 6.0 in the practical exam will result in non-attendance and ineligibility for do the exam.
The final grade for the Chemistry II course unit will be: (85% theoretical grade + 15% practical grade). This formula for calculating the final grade applies to attendance assessments and all exams to be taken during this academic year.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2025-06-12

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