CHEM 101 GENERAL CHEMISTRY

Atomic structure and quantum mechanical approach; electronic configuration of the elements, Periodic Table; ionic and covalent bonds; molecular geometry and the VSEPR theory; Valence bond theory, hybridism, Molecular Orbital theory; metallic bond; intermolecular forces; chemical kinetics and equilibrium; solutions; acids, bases and salts; oxidation/reduction and electrochemistry.

Laboratory exercises: Safety regulations of chemical labs; introduction and practice of basic laboratory techniques; making a solution of defined composition, measuring the concentration, solving problems. Types of chemical reactions; synthesis of PbCrO4, BaSO4 and Al(OH)3. Separation techniques. Chemical equilibrium, Le Chatelier principle. Chemical kinetics, rate defining parameters. Ionisation of electrolytes, indices, measuring pH by chromatography. Usage of atomic orbital and molecular models. Finding the stereochemistry of simple molecules. Dipolar moment and polarity of simple chemical compounds.