Chemistry

basic knowledge of chemistry

The theoretical contents are presented in theoretical lessons and then these contents are applied to practical exercises carried out in theoretical-practical lessons in the classroom.

The main purpose of the curricular unity is to provide the student a global view of Chemistry, in order to consolidate and deepen the knowledge acquired previously. It is also intended to introduce the student to the field of Organic Chemistry, giving special emphasis to the structure, nomenclature and physicochemical characteristics of the main families of organic compounds. Thus, the student should be able to i) understand the basic concepts of chemistry, chemical bonds and mass relations in chemical reactions, state of matter, thermochemistry and chemical equilibrium; ii) identify reactions of precipitation, acid-base, oxidation-reduction and reactions with oxygen; iii) identify the functional groups of organic compounds and their properties; iv) determine the structure of an organic compound from its name and vice versa v) identify and classify different isomers of organic compounds

1. Basic concepts

Atom composition and structure. Classification and periodic properties. Chemical bond. Chemical reactions and equations. Stoichiometry.

2. States of matter: gases, liquids and solids

Characteristics and properties of the gaseous, liquid and solid state.

3. Chemical and physical changes in reactions: Energy, kinetics and equilibrium

Thermochemistry. Chemical reaction kinetics. Chemical equilibrium. Reaction energy.

4. Reactions and solutions

Types of reactions: precipitation, acid-base, oxidation-reduction and reactions with oxygen. Properties of aqueous and colloidal solutions. Gas solubility.

5. Origins and importance of Organic Chemistry

Electronic and molecular structure of organic compounds. Electronic displacement. Resonance hybrids. Physical and chemical properties.

6. Functional groups and nomenclature

Properties.

7. Stereochemistry

Constitutional isomers and stereoisomers

NAO

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