Course syllabus

Grundläggande kemi
Fundamental Chemistry

KOO101, 9 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2013-04-15

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: B1, K1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The course shall give a basic understanding of and knowledge about chemical processes as well as give a basis for continued studies in chemistry. It should also provide necessary knowledge in chemical terminology in English as well as in Swedish.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to formulate rules of nomenclature in order to name and give formulas for inorganic and basic organic substances as well as to use basic chemical concepts and terminology.
• be familiar with basic models for the atom, electron configuration and the relationship between these and the periodic table as well as with atomic orbitals.
• be able to explain and use thermodynamical data and expressions and to use the relationship between them.
• be able to derive and interpret reaction mechanisms, formulate rate laws and relate the rate of a chemical process to the temperature

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to perform basic laboratory work and to identify risk and security information in connection with this.
• be able to derive molecular geometry and from this draw conclusions about intermolecular forces and their significance for physical properties in solid and liquid substances.
• be able to analyse and solve chemical equilibrium problems
• be able to describe electrochemical cells and analyse the processes in electrochemical cells as well as calculate cellpotentials
• be able to use basic integrated rate laws and to calculate data related to these.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to present chemical calculations using correct units and appropriate accuracy in a logical and relevant way.
• be able to collect, present and evaluate results from practical experiments.

Contents

Fundamental chemical phenomena are discussed and explained using connections to everyday applications. The following topics will be covered:

• Fundamental chemical concepts and nomenclature.
• Basic experimental work
• The build up of atoms and the periodic table
• Chemical formulas, reaktions and stoichiometry
• Gaseous, liquid and solid phases
• Phase transformations
• Solutions
• The chemical bond
• Molecular geometry
• Intermolecular forces (dispersion forces, hydrogen bonds, dipole-dipole, ion-dipole).
• General introduction to enthalpy, entropy, internal energy and free energy.
• The laws of thermodynamics.
• Standard enthalpy of formation and reaction.
• Calorimetry.
• Chemical equilibrium
• Electrochemistry including redox-processes and electrochemical cells.
• Corrosion
• Chemical kinetics, the rate constant and its temperature dependence, instantaneous rate method, integrated rate laws, activation energy, chain reactions, reaction mechanisms.

Active work with solving problems plays an important role in the course.

The literature is in English and should be regarded as an introduction to the English language in the field of natural sciences.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Passed test on nomenclature and passed laboratory assignments. Continuous examination. Passed tests and hand-in exercises will give the grade 3. Failed continuous examination demands written final exam. For higher grade than 3, written final exam is necessary.

Parts
Code: 0105. Name: Laboratory Assignments.
Credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed test on nomenclature and passed laboratory assignments. Contents: Compulsory laboratory assignments related to the course content.
Code: 0205. Name: Compulsory Exercises and Tests.
Credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Continuous examination. Passed tests and hand-in exercises will give the grade 3. Failed continuous examination demands written final exam. For higher grade than 3, written final exam is necessary. Contents: Compulsory exercises and tests.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: KOO070, KOO080, KOO081, KOOA01, KOOA05

Reading list

• Atkins, P & Jones, L: Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight, 5e upplagan. Freeman , 2010, ISBN: 1429239255.
• Aylward, G & Findlay, T: SI Chemical Data, 6e upplagan. Wiley , 2008, ISBN: 0-470-81638-4.
• Laboratory manual.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Prof. Jan-Olle Malm, Jan-Olle.Malm@polymat.lth.se
Course coordinator: Dr. Johan Reimer, Johan.Reimer@kemi.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.kilu.lu.se/cas/education/undergraduate_education/