1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Lectures	30
Laboratory exercises	30
Seminar	30

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

PURPOSE: To gain a basic knowledge in general chemistry and chemical calculation; to introduce students to the world of chemistry emphasizing the structure of matter; acquiring basic laboratory skills; to introduce students with the properties of chemical elements and compounds based on ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity, standard reduction potential, ionic radius etc.; to be able to apply knowledge gained in this course in more advanced courses and throughout ones career.
THE CONTENTS OF THE COURSE:
1st week: Introduction to the course; the importance of chemistry and chemical principles; definitions - chemistry today; atom - an overview of discoveries;
2nd week: The discovery of electron and nucleus; introduction to quantum mechanics; the characteristics of electromagnetic radiation.
3rd week: The discovery of electron and nucleus; introduction to quantum mechanics; atomic spectra; quantum theory.
4th week: Quantum theory and atomic structure; atomic orbitals and energy levels; electronic structure and periodic table.
5th week: Quantum theory and atomic structure; atomic orbitals and energy levels; electronic structure and periodic table.
6th week: Chemical bonds - ionic and covalent bonds; Lewis structures; Resonance.
7th week: Chemical bonds - ionic and covalent bonds; Lewis structures; Resonance. Ionic character of covalent bond; intermolecular forces; formal charge; metallic bond.
8th week: Molecular structure and shape; Valence bond theory and hybridization.
9th week: Molecular structure and shape; geometry of molecule; multiple bonds.
10th week: Molecular structure and shape; molecular orbital theory; electron configurations and bond order of diatomic molecules.
11th week: Coordination compounds: electronic structure and properties
12th week: The properties of gases; liquids and solids - structure
13th week: Thermochemistry and chemical equilibria
14th week: Physical equilibria and electrochemistry
15th week: Chemical kinetics; nuclear chemistry; selected topics

GENERAL AND SPECIFIC COMPETENCE:
The main objective of this course is to give students a basic foundation in chemistry, including development of skills required for problem solving and the application of basic chemical concepts. Students will learn to think at the atomic structural level of matter and to relate the electronic structure of atoms to the chemical properties of elements. The understanding of how atoms combine with one another and its importance in relation to the research in pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, polymers and synthetic materials. After completion of this course, students will be able to use the periodic table and understand the symbolism and language of chemistry. After the successful completion of the laboratory part of this course, students will have acquired the skills necessary for scientific work - critical thinking and observation skills, ability to safely handle chemical reagents.

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Mandatory course - Regular studij - Materials Science and Engineering