The student must acquire the fundamental knowledge to enable in the following years the study of mineralogy, geochemistry, and all courses requiring basic knowledge of chemistry.
Course Prerequisites
Basic level knowledge of mathematics and physics.
Teaching Methods
Lessons in class to discuss theory and exercises.
Assessment Methods
The final exam will be written and includes 4 questions (three calculation problems and a multi-choice question). The problems cover the main topics of the course, while the multi-choice question is composed by 6 independent sub questions. The exam papers include a Periodic table without electronic distributions or oxidation states. During the exam the use of a calculator with logarithmic function is strongly recommended. Previous exam papers will be available on the Kiro site of the course and may be used as study material.
Texts
Authors: Kenneth Whitten, Raymond Davis, Larry Peck Title: Chimica Editor: Piccini
Contents
This course offers the tools for the fundamental understanding of: 1) the atomic structure and the periodic table of the elements 2) the chemical bonds (ionic, covalent, metallic, and non-bonding interactions) 3) the fundamental states of matter (solid, liquid, gas and solutions) 4) the chemical equilibrium on acid-base and redox reactions using basic thermodynamic formulations 5) the basic notions of stoichiometry for quantitative interpretation of chemical reactions 6) the basis of nomenclature of organic, inorganic and coordination compounds and of nuclear chemistry.
Course Language
Italian
More information
The course includes a series of activities dedicated to DSA students, working students and other categories with the right to benefit from “Inclusive education”. These initiatives cover access to the video recordings of the lessons and to devoted tutoring support. To access these, the students must apply to the competent office (https://portale.unipv.it/it/didattica/servizi-lo-studente/modalita-didattiche-inclusive).
