Course: General chemistry

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Course title General chemistry
Course code KCH/OBCHC
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šeda Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter 2. Structure of Atom, Radioaktivity 3. Electronic Structure of Atoms. Periodic Table 4. Chemical Bonding. Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals 5. Molecular Geometry, VSEPR Model 6. Properties of Gases and Liquids. Intermolecular Forces 7. Crystal Structure. Phase Changes, Phase Diagrams 8. Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry 9. Chemical Kinetics, Catalysis 10. Chemical Equilibrium, Le Chatelier's Principle 11. Acid-Base Equilibria 12. Acid-Base Properties of Water, Ionization Constants, pH 13. Redox Reactions, Solubility Equilibria, Precipitation 14. Electrochemistry, Electrolysis, Batteries

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 28 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide fundamental knowledge and theoretical principles of chemistry. The elementary lectures are focused on themes such as atoms and molecules; types of emission; chemical valence change and reactions; general rules of chemical reactions and factors influencing these reactions from kinetic and thermodynamic aspects; energetic and chemical balance. Moreover, the lectures on the characteristic of solutions, acid-basic reactions and the basics of electrochemistry are also included.
Students gain knowledge of structure and properties of matters and chemical reactions. Their knowledge will use in the future study of other chemical disciplines.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of physics and mathematics.

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam, Test

Terms and conditions for the successful subject accomplishment to be announced on the first lesson.
Recommended literature
  • Atkins, P. Fyzikální chemie. 2013.
  • Brown, C.I. Úvod do anorganické chemie. SNTL, Praha. 1982.
  • Čipera, J. Základy obecné chemie. SPN, Praha. 1980.
  • Russell J. B. General chemistry. 1992.
  • Šeda M. Základy obecné chemie s praktickými příklady. České Budějovice, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7394-666-1.
  • Vacík, J. Obecná chemie. Bratislava SPN, 1986.


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