Study programme 2021-2022 | Français | ||
Transformation of Matter and Introduction to green Chemistry | |||
Learning Activity |
Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
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I-ULBC-005 |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
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Français | Français | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 |
Content of Learning Activity
Molecular chemistry, including quantum aspects:
- chemical bonds;
- molecular geometry;
- resonance;
- polarity of molecules.
Organic chemistry:
- structure of organic molecules;
- functional groups and nomenclature;
- configuration and conformation of the molecules;
- isomerism and chirality;
- 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 Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Recommended Reading
Note de cours - Partie 2 - Chimie : science de la matière et de ses transformations - Dr Jérôme Dohet-Eraly, Ir.
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Exercise and laboratory work materials 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.
vanLoon, G. W., & Duffy, S. J. Environmental chemistry: a global perspective. Oxford university press.
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)