Content of Learning Activity

Molecular chemistry, including quantum aspects:
- chemical bonds;
- molecular geometry;
- resonance;
- polarity of molecules.
Organic chemistry:
- structure of organic molecules;
- configuration and conformation of the molecules;
- isomerism, chirality and nomenclature;
- carbohydrates, lipids, proteins;
- notions of reactivity and reaction examples.
Chemical thermodynamics:
- spontaneous processes and entropy;
- laws of thermodynamics;
- Gibbs free energy and application to chemical reactions.
Acids and bases:
- definitions and properties;
- acid-base reactions in water;
- calculations of pH;
- acid-base titration.
Electrochemistry:
- oxidation-reduction reactions;
- electrochemical cell;
- cell potential.
Chemical kinetics:
- catalysis;
- influence of temperature;
- reaction mechanisms;
- photochemical reactions.
Phase transition:
- phase diagrams;
- phase rule;
- case of pure substances;
- case of binary mixture;
- equilibrium vapour pressure and hygrometry.
Colligative properties of solutions
- ebullioscopy and cryoscopy;
- osmosis.
Environmental chemistry and examples of industrial applications.

Required Reading

Note de cours - Partie 2 - Chimie : science de la matière et de ses transformations - Dr Jérôme Dohet-Eraly, Ir.

Required Learning Resources/Tools

Exercise and laboratory work materials will be provided to students during the year.

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

Not applicable

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.
vanLoon, G. W., & Duffy, S. J. Environmental chemistry: a global perspective. Oxford university press.

Mode of delivery

• Face-to-face

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

• Cours magistraux
• Exercices dirigés
• Travaux pratiques
• Travaux de laboratoire

Evaluations

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