Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to:
    describe the microscopic structure of matter (atomic and molecular level)
    describe the microscopic structure of matter (atomic and molecular level) ;
    master nomenclature ;
    predict the properties of molecular structures (geometry, polarity)
    model chemical transformations
    use the theory of perfect gases
    carry out stoichiometry calculations;
    define the properties of solutions (concentration, cryoscopic reduction, conductivity, pH, etc.);
    describe and weight reaction equations (dissociation, acid-base, redox, precipitation, complexation, combustion, etc.);
    use theoretical concepts to justify reactivity in general chemistry and predict the spontaneity of chemical reactions;
    describe the state of dynamic equilibrium and its displacement;
    justify states of matter using thermodynamic concepts;
    use kinetic concepts to describe the rate of reaction;

Goals

The main aims of this course are to :
to give the student a rigorous basic training in General Chemistry ;
describe atoms and molecules on the basis of modern theories ;
describe matter (pure bodies or mixtures) at the three levels of knowledge (macroscopic, microscopic and symbolic);
explain and predict chemical transformations on the basis of modern theoretical concepts;
solve problems using mathematical reasoning and tools;
interpret data presented in different forms (table, graph, text, etc.).

Content

The course develops the fundamental theories of chemistry. The description of the atom and the nature of chemical bonds justify the structure and geometry of molecules and the states of matter. Thermodynamics applied to chemistry introduces physico-chemical equilibria. The study of the speed of reactions highlights catalysis phenomena and reaction mechanisms.

Table of contents

Partie 1 Structure de la matière

Chap I. Atomes

I. 1. Matière et mélanges

I. 2. Modèles atomiques

I. 3. Classification périodique

I. 4. Propriétés atomiques

Chap II. Molécules

II. 1. Liaisons interatomiques intramoléculaires

II. 2. Géométrie moléculaire (VSEPR)

II. 3. Propriétés moléculaires

Chap III. Matière

III. 1. Matière, corps purs et mélanges

III. 2. Etats physico-chimiques

III. 3. Etats solides et liquides

III. 4. Etat gazeux (lois des gaz parfaits)

III. 5. Solutions                    

III. 6. Quantité de matière et organigramme de la mole

 

Partie 2. Transformations chimiques

Chap IV. Equations chimiques

IV. 1 Définition

IV. 2 Coefficients stoechiométriques

IV. 3 Excès de réactifs

IV. 4. Applications numériques

Chap V. Bilan énergétique et évolution des transformations chimiques

V. 1. Formes d’énergie

V. 2. Principe de conservation d’énergie

V. 3. Critères de réaction, spontanéité et DG°

V. 4. Equilibres chimiques

V. 5. Equilibres physico-chimiques (dont Gibbs et diagrammes de phases)

Chap VI. Vitesses de réactions (bio)chimiques

 

Assessment method

 Formative assessment is carried out via web-based exercises.

The assessment of the learning unit is based on a written exam covering theory points and tutorials. Quizzes may be organised during the year, the results of which will be taken into account in the final mark.
 
Depending on the section (Chemistry, pharma or biomed), experimental skills are assessed as part of practical work in a separate teaching unit (SCHIB114 or SCHIB115).
 
For students enrolled in physics and geo, experimental skills are assessed in 2 practical work sessions included in the learning unit. The final mark includes the MCQ exam mark, the practical work mark and the practical work mark. 
 
The practical work is assessed by means of an entrance examination and the writing of laboratory reports. In the event of justified absence, the student must contact the teaching unit (didactique.chimie@unamur.be) within three working days of the end of the justified absence at the latest in order to organise the recovery of the missed practical work.

Sources, references and any support material

Concentré de CHIMIE" manual, third edition (Presses Universitaires de Namur) website: concentre-chimie.unamur.be

Language of instruction

Français
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelor in Chemistry Standard 0 6
Bachelor in Chemistry Standard 1 6