ID:
500452
Duration (hours):
36
CFU:
6
Located in:
CREMONA
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (29/09/2025 - 23/01/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The course aims to provide students with the basis of General Chemistry (with some elements of Inorganic Chemistry) and Organic Chemistry, introducing the language and methodology of the Chemical Sciences and providing them with the necessary theoretical tools for understanding the topics of the next courses of Chemistry.
The expected learning outcomes for the General Chemistry part are: knowing theoretical principles; understanding and applying basic concepts (mole, pH equilibria in solution); understanding the basic structure of atoms and molecules; knowing how to apply the rules of nomenclature to the simplest inorganic compounds; distinguishing the different types of chemical bond and intermolecular interactions. Understanding and solving simple stoichiometry problems on reactions and solutions.
For the Organic Chemistry part, students should have a grasp of: 1) Classes of organic compounds. Functional groups. Nomenclature. 2) Main chemical and physical properties. 3) Basic reactivity.
The expected learning outcomes for the General Chemistry part are: knowing theoretical principles; understanding and applying basic concepts (mole, pH equilibria in solution); understanding the basic structure of atoms and molecules; knowing how to apply the rules of nomenclature to the simplest inorganic compounds; distinguishing the different types of chemical bond and intermolecular interactions. Understanding and solving simple stoichiometry problems on reactions and solutions.
For the Organic Chemistry part, students should have a grasp of: 1) Classes of organic compounds. Functional groups. Nomenclature. 2) Main chemical and physical properties. 3) Basic reactivity.
Course Prerequisites
The access to this course does not require particular prerequisites.
Teaching Methods
Module A: Traditional classroom and/or online lessons.
Stoichiometry based exercises will be part of the course.
Module B: The lecturers suggest a ‘flipped classroom’ type approach, in which students should document themselves in their own time on part of the material that will be covered during the next lecture, using multimedia and the reference textbooks. The material to consult will be indicated well in advance. Home study is essential and functional for the following lectures to have a successful outcome. The lecture will be subdivided in two parts. The first part of each lecture will entail a detailed discussion of the material studied at home. Next, we will present examples of problems or case studies, and show their solution.
Stoichiometry based exercises will be part of the course.
Module B: The lecturers suggest a ‘flipped classroom’ type approach, in which students should document themselves in their own time on part of the material that will be covered during the next lecture, using multimedia and the reference textbooks. The material to consult will be indicated well in advance. Home study is essential and functional for the following lectures to have a successful outcome. The lecture will be subdivided in two parts. The first part of each lecture will entail a detailed discussion of the material studied at home. Next, we will present examples of problems or case studies, and show their solution.
Assessment Methods
An oral exam is used for the assessment of the student's achievement of the learning outcomes.
Questionnaire topics specific to module A:
Composition, structure and basic chemical reactivity of substances. Simple examples of stoichiometry.
For module B, there will be two to four questions on nomenclature, structure, physical properties, and basic principles of reactivity.
The final grade, out of thirty, will be the average for the two modules.
Questionnaire topics specific to module A:
Composition, structure and basic chemical reactivity of substances. Simple examples of stoichiometry.
For module B, there will be two to four questions on nomenclature, structure, physical properties, and basic principles of reactivity.
The final grade, out of thirty, will be the average for the two modules.
Texts
Detailed lecture notes of the teacher.
Reference books:
N. J. Tro
“Chimica un approccio molecolare”
EDiSES
ISBN: 9788836230990
L. G. Wade
"Fondamenti di Chimica Organica"
Piccin Ed.
ISBN: 978-8829923007.
Reference books:
N. J. Tro
“Chimica un approccio molecolare”
EDiSES
ISBN: 9788836230990
L. G. Wade
"Fondamenti di Chimica Organica"
Piccin Ed.
ISBN: 978-8829923007.
Contents
Module A:
Structure and properties of matter:
- Atoms and chemical elements. Mole concept and stoichiometry.
- Elements and compounds. Chemical formulas. Chemical reactions. Oxidation number. Nomenclature.
- The atom and energy levels. Atomic orbitals. Electronic configuration of elements.
- Periodic table and periodic properties. - Covalent bond. Shape of molecules. σ and π type bond. Hybridization. Polarity of the bond and molecules.
- Ionic bond. Metallic bond.
- Intermolecular forces. Van der Waals forces. Hydrogen bond. States of aggregation of matter. Ion-dipole interaction.
- Solutions, characterization. Concentration of solutions. Vapor pressure. Solubility.
Reactions:
- Chemical equilibrium. Reversibility of reactions and law of chemical equilibrium.
- Acids and bases according to Arrhenius and according to Brønsted-Lowry. Lewis’ theory.
- Acid-base reactions. Hydrolysis of salts. pH. Determination of pH. Buffer solutions. Precipitation equilibria.
- Electrochemistry. Redox reactions. Batteries. Standard potentials. Corrosion. Electrolysis.
Module B:
Carbon Chemistry: structure, nomenclature, physical properties. Functional groups.
- Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons;
- Alcohols, phenols, ethers;
- Aldehydes and ketones;
- Carboxylic acids. Derivatives of carboxylic acids;
- Amines;
- Aromatic compounds;
- Natural polymers.
Structure and properties of matter:
- Atoms and chemical elements. Mole concept and stoichiometry.
- Elements and compounds. Chemical formulas. Chemical reactions. Oxidation number. Nomenclature.
- The atom and energy levels. Atomic orbitals. Electronic configuration of elements.
- Periodic table and periodic properties. - Covalent bond. Shape of molecules. σ and π type bond. Hybridization. Polarity of the bond and molecules.
- Ionic bond. Metallic bond.
- Intermolecular forces. Van der Waals forces. Hydrogen bond. States of aggregation of matter. Ion-dipole interaction.
- Solutions, characterization. Concentration of solutions. Vapor pressure. Solubility.
Reactions:
- Chemical equilibrium. Reversibility of reactions and law of chemical equilibrium.
- Acids and bases according to Arrhenius and according to Brønsted-Lowry. Lewis’ theory.
- Acid-base reactions. Hydrolysis of salts. pH. Determination of pH. Buffer solutions. Precipitation equilibria.
- Electrochemistry. Redox reactions. Batteries. Standard potentials. Corrosion. Electrolysis.
Module B:
Carbon Chemistry: structure, nomenclature, physical properties. Functional groups.
- Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons;
- Alcohols, phenols, ethers;
- Aldehydes and ketones;
- Carboxylic acids. Derivatives of carboxylic acids;
- Amines;
- Aromatic compounds;
- Natural polymers.
Course Language
Italian
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