Physical Chemistry

		Study programme 2019-2020	Français
		Physical Chemistry
		Learning Activity

Code	Lecturer(s)	Associate Lecturer(s)	Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s)	Establishment
I-SDMA-020	DECROLY André	HANTSON Anne-Lise		Université de Mons

Language of instruction	Language of assessment	HT(*)	HTPE(*)	HTPS(*)	HR(*)	HD(*)	Term
Français	Français	18	22	0	8	0	Q1

Organisational online arrangements for the end of Q3 2019-2020 assessments (Covid-19)
Written exam (multiple choice, open questions)
Description of the modifications to the Q3 2019-2020 online assessment procedures (Covid-19)
A single examination, divided into two parts, will be held during the session. It will take place via Moodle, in the form of multiple choice and T/F questions. The part devoted to theory will have a weighting of 45% (maximum 1h30), the part devoted to exercises will have a weighting of 30% (maximum 2h). The mark for laboratory work in the first quarter will be carried forward (20%). The score for the November test (5%) will be added to the exercise score. The overall mark of the course (i.e. AA) will be calculated by a weighted geometric mean of the different marks (and not a weighted arithmetic mean anymore).

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 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 Moodle platform.

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

Not applicable