Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to • describe the microscopic structure of matter (atomic and molecular level); • to master the nomenclature; • predict the properties of molecular structures (geometry, polarity) • model chemical transformations; • use the theory of perfect gases • perform stoichiometry calculations; • define the properties of the solutions (concentration, cryoscopic lowering, conductivity, pH, ...); • 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 objectives 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) in 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 the chemical bond justify the structure and geometry of molecules as well as the states of matter. The thermodynamics applied to chemistry introduces the physico-chemical equilibria. The study of the speed of reactions highlights the phenomena of catalysis and reaction mechanisms.

Assessment method

Formative assessment is carried out via web-based exercises. For students enrolled in chemistry, pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences The assessment of the learning unit is based on a written examination which covers theory and exercises from the tutorials. For these students, the experimental skills are assessed in the framework of Practical Work which is the subject of a separate Teaching Unit (SCHIB114).

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