Learning objectives
To introduce first year students of Physics degree to the basic concepts of chemistry
Course unit content
Basic concepts of the atomic and molecular theory. Electronic structure of atoms. Basic concepts of chemical bonding. Molecular geometry and bonding theories. Intermolecular forces. Naming inorganic compounds. Chemical reactions. Stoichiometry. Gases, liquids and solids. Properties of solutions. Thermochemistry. Chemical equilibrium. Solutions equilibria. Acids and bases. The pH scale. Electrochemistry. Chemical Kinetics. Introduction to inorganic chemistry.
Bibliography
P. ATKINS e L. JONES, “Chimica Generale”, Casa Editrice Zanichelli <br />
A.M. MANOTTI LANFREDI e A. TIRIPICCHIO, Fondamenti di Chimica, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana; P.W. <br />
D. W. OXTOBY, N. H. NACHTRIEB, "Chimica Moderna", EDISES, Napoli <br />
R. H. PETRUCCI, W. S. HARWOOD, "Chimica Generale, Principi e Moderne Applicazioni", Editrice Piccin, Padova <br />
J.C. KOTZ e P.TREICHEL Jr., “Chimica”, Casa Editrice S.E.S <br />
P. ATKINS e L. JONES, “Chimica Generale”, Casa Editrice Zanichelli <br />
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Teaching methods
Metodologia d'insegnamento: Oral lesson <br />
Metodi di valutazione: Divided oral and written exam <br />