Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10764/2011 - 30/08/2011
5.5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL , Cód. 91849.
Lecturer
- Marco António Mourão Cartaxo (2)
- Valentim Maria Brunheta Nunes (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Learn and develop chemistry foundations that are relevant to other course units. Stimulate the study of chemistry and raise awareness to its significance in industry and society. The students should be able to solve basic problems of inorganic chemistry and perform simple laboratory tasks.
Program
1. Theories of chemical bonding. Valence Bond Theory and Molecular
Orbital Theory; 2.Electrochemistry. Redox reactions. Corrosion and electrolysis; 3.Metallurgy and the chemistry of metals. Non-metallic elements. Transition metal chemistry and coordination compounds. Crystal field theory; 4.Nuclear chemistry. Nuclear stability and radioactivity.
Evaluation Methodology
Final written test or exam and laboratory reports.
Bibliography
- Atkins, P. (1997). Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Change. NY: Freeman&Co
- Goldsby, K. e Chang, R. (2013). Química. Porto Alegre: McGraw-Hill
- Treichel, P. e Kotz, J. (2003). Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity. London: Thomson Books
Teaching Method
Lectures, tutorials and lab classes.
Software used in class
