General and Inorganic Chemistry
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The primary goal of the course is to provide a solid foundation in the basic concepts and facts of general and inorganic chemistry, particularly those needed for a successful understanding of other subjects for which chemistry is a prerequisite. Basic laboratory skills will be also provided, which are fundamental to the student for properly facing the subsequent laboratory courses. Last but not least, the course aims to give the student an appreciation of the importance of chemistry to society in general and to daily life in particular.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student is expected to reach the following results:
- Knowledge, understanding and application: the student will acquire knowledge, understanding and critical application, even by the resolution of exercises of proper difficulty, over the basic chemical language with a particular focus on inorganic compounds nomenclature, atomic and electronic structure of the matter, chemico-physical properties of the elements and principal kinds of inorganic compounds, chemical bonds, Lewis structures, chemical reactions in particular redox reactions and their balancing, aqueous solutions and pH of acids, bases, salts, buffers, electrochemistry (i.e. batteries and electrolysis), basic thermodynamics and kinetics. Furthermore, the student will acquire elementary laboratory skills.
- Judgements and communication abilities: the student will be able to critically assess modes of interaction/transformation of inorganic molecules, even biologically interesting. Moreover, the student will acquire communication abilities using a specific language by employing proper chemical terms and expositive clearness.
- Knowledge, understanding and application: the student will acquire knowledge, understanding and critical application, even by the resolution of exercises of proper difficulty, over the basic chemical language with a particular focus on inorganic compounds nomenclature, atomic and electronic structure of the matter, chemico-physical properties of the elements and principal kinds of inorganic compounds, chemical bonds, Lewis structures, chemical reactions in particular redox reactions and their balancing, aqueous solutions and pH of acids, bases, salts, buffers, electrochemistry (i.e. batteries and electrolysis), basic thermodynamics and kinetics. Furthermore, the student will acquire elementary laboratory skills.
- Judgements and communication abilities: the student will be able to critically assess modes of interaction/transformation of inorganic molecules, even biologically interesting. Moreover, the student will acquire communication abilities using a specific language by employing proper chemical terms and expositive clearness.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Linea AL
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
The lectures will be held through synchronous lectures. All the lectures will be available on-line as Webinars with Microsoft Teams web-conference platform. Links to the lecture recordings will be available on the lecturer's Ariel website as well as Teams platform. The program and the reference material of the emergency phase are identical to those already applied, as well as the contents and evaluation criteria of final tests. If possible, the written examination will be held in presence or, alternatively, by Zoom and Exam.net.
As far as the laboratory is concerned, selected experiences will be conducted in presence. The students will be divided into small groups and they will work by using a single laboratory bench. All indications are reported on the Ariel and Teams websites of the course. All the material regarding laboratory experiences is always provided on the Ariel and Teams website (ppt and/or video files).
The methods and criteria for participating at face-to-face trainings ( turn-based), will be described on the lecturers' Ariel and Teams website, as well as any updates related to the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As far as the laboratory is concerned, selected experiences will be conducted in presence. The students will be divided into small groups and they will work by using a single laboratory bench. All indications are reported on the Ariel and Teams websites of the course. All the material regarding laboratory experiences is always provided on the Ariel and Teams website (ppt and/or video files).
The methods and criteria for participating at face-to-face trainings ( turn-based), will be described on the lecturers' Ariel and Teams website, as well as any updates related to the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Course syllabus
Frontal teaching (40 hours):
Structure of matter: Atomic structure. Atomic and molecular weights. Isotopes. Radioactivity. Mass defect. Quantitative chemical relationships: Balancing redox reactions. Stoichiometric calculus. The chemical equilibrium. Le Chatelier's principle. Equilibrium constants. Acid-Base reaction: Acids and bases (Arrhenius, Broensted, Lewis theories). pH. Acid-base titrations.
Atomic structure: Bohr's atomic model. De Broglie equation. Heisenberg's principle. On Schrödinger equation. Hydrogen atom. Many-electron atoms. The "Aufbau" principle and the periodic table. The Chemical bond: Ionic bonds. VSEPR Theory. The Covalent bond. The Hydrogen bond and the weak interactions. Bonding in coordination compound. Lattice energy and hydration energy. Ionic, molecular and van der Waals crystals. Gases: Gas laws and the equation of state for ideal and real gases. Elements of the kinetic theory of gases. Solubility.
Thermodynamics: The first, the second and the third law of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic functions and chemical equilibrium. Elettrochemistry: Cell potentials. Nernst's law. Electrolysis. Chemical kinetics: Rates of chemical reactions, reaction order and the kinetic equation. Arrhenius's law. Catalysts. Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry: The biologically relevant elements.
Laboratory activities and exercises (48 hours)
In Classroom: Stoichiometric Calculations (32 hours)
Laboratory activities: Weighing, precipitation, acid-base titrations. Preparation of buffer solutions. Typical reactions of inorganic cations and anions (16 hours)
Structure of matter: Atomic structure. Atomic and molecular weights. Isotopes. Radioactivity. Mass defect. Quantitative chemical relationships: Balancing redox reactions. Stoichiometric calculus. The chemical equilibrium. Le Chatelier's principle. Equilibrium constants. Acid-Base reaction: Acids and bases (Arrhenius, Broensted, Lewis theories). pH. Acid-base titrations.
Atomic structure: Bohr's atomic model. De Broglie equation. Heisenberg's principle. On Schrödinger equation. Hydrogen atom. Many-electron atoms. The "Aufbau" principle and the periodic table. The Chemical bond: Ionic bonds. VSEPR Theory. The Covalent bond. The Hydrogen bond and the weak interactions. Bonding in coordination compound. Lattice energy and hydration energy. Ionic, molecular and van der Waals crystals. Gases: Gas laws and the equation of state for ideal and real gases. Elements of the kinetic theory of gases. Solubility.
Thermodynamics: The first, the second and the third law of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic functions and chemical equilibrium. Elettrochemistry: Cell potentials. Nernst's law. Electrolysis. Chemical kinetics: Rates of chemical reactions, reaction order and the kinetic equation. Arrhenius's law. Catalysts. Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry: The biologically relevant elements.
Laboratory activities and exercises (48 hours)
In Classroom: Stoichiometric Calculations (32 hours)
Laboratory activities: Weighing, precipitation, acid-base titrations. Preparation of buffer solutions. Typical reactions of inorganic cations and anions (16 hours)
Prerequisites for admission
The teaching of General and Inorganic Chemistry is the first course of Chemistry undertaken by the student at the beginning of the degree course; therefore it does not require prerequisites at university level. The basic knowledge of Mathematics and Physics acquired in the secondary school of second grade is enough for understanding the subjects.
Teaching methods
The lectures and frontal exercises take place in the classroom with projection of 'slides' in power point format. The students have at their disposal the Ariel and Teams site, where various teaching materials are regularly published, including: the slides of the lessons, the frontal exercises and the previous year exams with resolutions . The laboratory experiences are carried out at a single laboratory bench and consist in the execution of elementary laboratory operations and processing of the obtained data.
Teaching Resources
Lesson' slides available at the teacher's Ariel website.
Suggested Textbooks:
Tro, Chimica un Approccio Molecolare; Ed. EdiSES.
Petrucci, Herring, Madura, Bissonnette, Chimica Generale; Ed. Piccin.
Chang, Goldsby, Fondamenti di Chimica Generale; Ed. McGraw Hill
Atkins, Jones Chimica Generale; Ed. Zanichelli.
Suggested Textbooks:
Tro, Chimica un Approccio Molecolare; Ed. EdiSES.
Petrucci, Herring, Madura, Bissonnette, Chimica Generale; Ed. Piccin.
Chang, Goldsby, Fondamenti di Chimica Generale; Ed. McGraw Hill
Atkins, Jones Chimica Generale; Ed. Zanichelli.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination consists of a written test divided into two parts: the first one consisting of 4 stoichiometric exercises, the second one consisting of 3 theoretical open questions for a total of 32/30 (corresponding to the praise). The written test lasts 2h 30'. In order to pass the exam, at least 2 out of 4 stoichiometric exercises must be carried out correctly, and a suitable number of theoretical questions must be answered correctly (the candidate must score a minimum of 18/30). There are no oral tests and restrictions on entry to the exam session. There are 2 partial exams ('prove in itinere') during the course itself, which, if both passed, will contribute to the final grade. For each academic year, a minimum number of 7 exam sessions are fixed in ordinary and extraordinary examination sessions.
CHIM/03 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY - University credits: 8
Practicals: 32 hours
Single bench laboratory practical: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Single bench laboratory practical: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professors:
Colombo Valentina, Gallo Emma
Linea MZ
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
The lectures will be held through synchronous lectures. All the lectures will be available on-line as Webinars with Microsoft Teams web-conference platform. Links to the lecture recordings will be available on the lecturer's Ariel website as well as Teams platform. The program and the reference material of the emergency phase are identical to those already applied, as well as the contents and evaluation criteria of final tests. If possible, the written examination will be held in presence or, alternatively, by Zoom and Exam.net.
As far as the laboratory is concerned, selected experiences will be conducted in presence. The students will be divided into small groups and they will work by using a single laboratory bench. All indications are reported on the Ariel and Teams websites of the course. All the material regarding laboratory experiences is always provided on the Ariel and Teams website (ppt and/or video files).
The methods and criteria for participating at face-to-face trainings ( turn-based), will be described on the lecturers' Ariel and Teams website, as well as any updates related to the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As far as the laboratory is concerned, selected experiences will be conducted in presence. The students will be divided into small groups and they will work by using a single laboratory bench. All indications are reported on the Ariel and Teams websites of the course. All the material regarding laboratory experiences is always provided on the Ariel and Teams website (ppt and/or video files).
The methods and criteria for participating at face-to-face trainings ( turn-based), will be described on the lecturers' Ariel and Teams website, as well as any updates related to the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Course syllabus
Frontal teaching (40 hours):
Structure of matter: Atomic structure. Atomic and molecular weights. Isotopes. Radioactivity. Mass defect. Quantitative chemical relationships: Balancing redox reactions. Stoichiometric calculus. The chemical equilibrium. Le Chatelier's principle. Equilibrium constants. Acid-Base reaction: Acids and bases (Arrhenius, Broensted, Lewis theories). pH. Acid-base titrations.
Atomic structure: Bohr's atomic model. De Broglie equation. Heisenberg's principle. On Schrödinger equation. Hydrogen atom. Many-electron atoms. The "Aufbau" principle and the periodic table. The Chemical bond: Ionic bonds. VSEPR Theory. The Covalent bond. The Hydrogen bond and the weak interactions. Bonding in coordination compound. Lattice energy and hydration energy. Ionic, molecular and van der Waals crystals. Gases: Gas laws and the equation of state for ideal and real gases. Elements of the kinetic theory of gases. Solubility.
Thermodynamics: The first, the second and the third law of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic functions and chemical equilibrium. Elettrochemistry: Cell potentials. Nernst's law. Electrolysis. Chemical kinetics: Rates of chemical reactions, reaction order and the kinetic equation. Arrhenius's law. Catalysts.
Structure of matter: Atomic structure. Atomic and molecular weights. Isotopes. Radioactivity. Mass defect. Quantitative chemical relationships: Balancing redox reactions. Stoichiometric calculus. The chemical equilibrium. Le Chatelier's principle. Equilibrium constants. Acid-Base reaction: Acids and bases (Arrhenius, Broensted, Lewis theories). pH. Acid-base titrations.
Atomic structure: Bohr's atomic model. De Broglie equation. Heisenberg's principle. On Schrödinger equation. Hydrogen atom. Many-electron atoms. The "Aufbau" principle and the periodic table. The Chemical bond: Ionic bonds. VSEPR Theory. The Covalent bond. The Hydrogen bond and the weak interactions. Bonding in coordination compound. Lattice energy and hydration energy. Ionic, molecular and van der Waals crystals. Gases: Gas laws and the equation of state for ideal and real gases. Elements of the kinetic theory of gases. Solubility.
Thermodynamics: The first, the second and the third law of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic functions and chemical equilibrium. Elettrochemistry: Cell potentials. Nernst's law. Electrolysis. Chemical kinetics: Rates of chemical reactions, reaction order and the kinetic equation. Arrhenius's law. Catalysts.
Prerequisites for admission
The teaching of General and Inorganic Chemistry is the first course of Chemistry undertaken by the student at the beginning of the degree course; therefore it does not require prerequisites at university level. The basic knowledge of Mathematics and Physics acquired in the secondary school of second grade is enough for understanding the subjects.
Teaching methods
The lectures and frontal exercises take place in the classroom with projection of 'slides' in power point format. The students have at their disposal the Ariel and Teams site , where various teaching materials are regularly published, including: the slides of the lessons, the frontal exercises, and the previous year exams with resolutions. The laboratory experiences are carried out at a single laboratory bench and consist in the execution f elementary laboratory operations and processing of the obtained data.
Teaching Resources
Lesson' slides available at the teacher's Ariel website.
Suggested Textbooks:
Tro, Chimica un Approccio Molecolare; Ed. EdiSES.
Petrucci, Herring, Madura, Bissonnette, Chimica Generale; Ed. Piccin.
Chang, Goldsby, Fondamenti di Chimica Generale; Ed. McGraw Hill
Atkins, Jones Chimica Generale; Ed. Zanichelli.
Suggested Textbooks:
Tro, Chimica un Approccio Molecolare; Ed. EdiSES.
Petrucci, Herring, Madura, Bissonnette, Chimica Generale; Ed. Piccin.
Chang, Goldsby, Fondamenti di Chimica Generale; Ed. McGraw Hill
Atkins, Jones Chimica Generale; Ed. Zanichelli.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination consists of a written test divided into two parts: the first one consisting of 4 stoichiometric exercises, the second one consisting of 3 theoretical open questions for a total of 32/30 (corresponding to the praise). The written test lasts 2h 30'. In order to pass the exam, at least 2 out of 4 stoichiometric exercises must be carried out correctly, and a suitable number of theoretical questions must be answered correctly (the candidate must score a minimum of 18/30). There are no oral tests and restrictions on entry to the exam session. There are 2 partial exams ('prove in itinere') during the course itself, which, if both passed, will contribute to the final grade. For each academic year, a minimum number of 7 exam sessions are fixed in ordinary and extraordinary examination sessions.
CHIM/03 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY - University credits: 8
Practicals: 32 hours
Single bench laboratory practical: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Single bench laboratory practical: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Maggioni Daniela
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment
room 1053, first floor side B, building 5 (A), Department of Chemistry, Via Golgi 19 Milan