Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 15239/2016 - 19/12/2016
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL , Cód. 814210.
Lecturer
- Marco António Mourão Cartaxo (2)
- Valentim Maria Brunheta Nunes (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Students should acquires basic and in-depth chemistry concepts that are relevant to other courses. Foster the study of chemistry and raise awareness to its significance in industry and society. Students should be able to solve problems of inorganic chemistry and perform laboratory tasks.
Program
1. Theories of Chemical Bonding. Valence Bond Theory. Hybridization of atomic orbitals. Molecular Orbital Theory. Bond order. Chemical bonding in metals, semiconductors, and insulators.
2. Electrochemistry. Review of redox reactions. Galvanic cells. The standard hydrogen electrode. Standard electrode potentials. Spontaneity of redox reactions. Nernst equation. Batteries. Fuel cells. Corrosion. Electrolysis: quantitative aspects. Faraday's law.
3. Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry. Metallurgy and chemistry of metals. Alkali and alkaline earth metals. Aluminum. Non-metallic elements and their compounds. Nitrogen and phosphorus. Oxygen and sulfur. Halogens. Chemistry of transition metals and coordination compounds. Nomenclature of coordination compounds. Crystal field theory.
4. Nuclear Chemistry. Nuclear stability and radioactivity. Nuclear transformations and energy. Radioactive decay. Applications of radioactivity in chemistry and other fields.
5. Experimental Work:
5.1. Introduction to oxidation-reduction and electrochemical cells
5.2. Extraction of lead from lead oxide
5.3. Metals, flame color and solubility of salts
5.4. Transition metal complexes
5.5. Color and absorption spectra in the visible spectrum
5.6. Determination of the percentage of sodium hypochlorite in a commercial bleach
Evaluation Methodology
Final written test or exam (75%) and laboratory reports (25%).
Bibliography
- Atkins, P. (1997). Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Change. NY: Freeman&Co
- Goldsby, K. e Chang, R. (2013). Química. Porto Alegre: McGraw-Hill
- Kotz, J. e Treichel, P. (2003). Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity. London: Thomson Books
Teaching Method
Theoretical classes presenting the subjects. Practical classes with problem-solving exercises and realization of various practical laboratory tasks.
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