Study programme 2018-2019 | Français | ||
Physical Chemistry | |||
Activité d'apprentissage à la Faculty of Engineering |
Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) |
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I-SDMA-020 |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
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Français | Français | 18 | 22 | 0 | 8 | 0 | Q1 |
Content of Learning Activity
The course begins with the description of the atom and its components. The Bohr atomic model is used to explain the atomic electromagnetic waves absorption and emission spectra. The atomic orbitals and the electronic structure of the elements are further described on the basis of the Schrodinger equation and the quantum numbers. The physical and chemical properties of the elements and their evolution throughout the Mendeleev periodic table are described and the main reasons which lead to them are spelt out. In the second chapter, a great importance is attached to the description of the electrostatic interactions and to the chemical (polar and covalent) bond formation with particular emphasis on the hybridization phenomenon that possibly accompanies the formation of a simple covalent or a co-ordination bond. This concept of chemical bond is essential to enable an approach to the states of the matter (gaseous, liquid and solid) and to the description of the different types of solids reported in the following chapters. The directed exercise sessions and the laboratory work focus on some more concrete notions such as the quantification of matter (masses, volumes, stoichiometry), the proportions of components (molarity, fractions) in a thermodynamic system (gaseous, liquid and solid) and the processing of these components (preparation of solutions, extraction, reactions, …).
Required Reading
Required Learning Resources/Tools
The slides shown during the course are converted into Flash files (non-editable but viewable with Internet Explorer) and made available onto the <em>Moodle </em>platform.
Recommended Reading
Note de cours - Eléments de Chimie physique - Prof. A. DECROLY
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
"Chemistry - A molecular approach", N.J. Tro, Pearson.
Mode of delivery
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)