Content of Learning Activity

Atomic chemistry, including quantum aspects:
- basic concepts of quantum physics;
- structure of the atom and notions of spectroscopy;
- periodic table of elements.
Chemical kinetics:
- thermodynamics vs kinetics;
- definition of the rate of a chemical reaction;
- chemical reactors and balance concepts;
- rate laws.
Chemical reactions:
- basic concepts of chemical equilibrium;
- acid-base reactions;
- precipitation and dissolution reactions;
- oxidation-reduction reactions;
- complexation reactions.
Chemical thermodynamics:
- thermodynamic quantities, systems and processes;
- energy transfer and first law;
- application to chemical reactions.
States of matter:
- properties of different states;
- intermolecular forces;
- equations of state.

Required Learning Resources/Tools

Not applicable

Recommended Reading

Note de cours - Partie 1 - Chimie : science de la matière et de ses transformations - Dr Jérôme Dohet-Eraly, Ir.

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

Exercises will be provided to students during the year.

Other Recommended Reading

Atkins, P. W. Éléments de chimie physique. De Boeck Université.
McQuarrie, C., McQuarrie, D. A., & Rock, P. A. Chimie générale. De Boeck.
McMurry, J., & Simanek, E. Chimie organique: les grands principes: cours et exercices corrigés. Dunod.

Mode of delivery

• Face-to-face

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

• Cours magistraux
• Exercices dirigés

Evaluations

The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)