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CHIMICA GENERALE ED INORGANICA I - CHIMICA GENERALE ED INORGANICA II G - O
Module CHIMICA GENERALE ED INORGANICA I

Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: CRISTINA PARISI

Expected Learning Outcomes

The aim of the course is providing the student with the general bases of chemistry while helping the comprehension of subjects related to it as well as of topics met in other curricular courses.

Course Structure

Class lessons and exercises.

 

Information for students with disabilities and / or SLD: To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and / or dispensatory measures, based on the teaching objectives and specifications needs. It is also possible to contact the CInAP contact person (Center for Active and Participatory Integration - Services for Disabilities and / or SLD), Prof.ssa Teresa Musumeci, in our Department.

Required Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of mathematics (like first degree equation, second degree equation, log). Use of calculator.

Attendance of Lessons

Mandatory

Detailed Course Content

The matter and the periodic system of the elements

Chemical and physical properties of the elements

The chemical bond

Nomenclature and chemical reactions

Oxidation numbers

Balancing chemical equations

Classification of inorganic compounds

Acid-base (part I: pH calculations for strong and weak acid/base systems), exchange and oxidation-reduction reactions

States of aggregation

Chemical equilibrium

Inorganic Chemistry

Textbook Information

General and Inorganic Chemistry

1. J.C. Kotz et al. - Chimica – EdiSES

2. P.W. Atkins, L. Jones - Chimica Generale - Zanichelli

3. A. M. Manotti Lanfredi & A. Tiripicchio, Fondamenti di Chimica, CEA

4. Fusi et al., -Chimica Generale ed Inorganica - Idelson-Gnocchi

5. Petrucci et al., -Chimica Generale- Piccin

6. Speranza et al. -Chimica Generale ed Inorganica- Edi-Ermes

7. M. Schiavello, L. Palmisano - Fondamenti di Chimica - EdiSES

8. R. Chang - Fondamenti di Chimica Generale - Mc Graw Hill

9. Nivaldo J. Tro - Chimica – EdiSES

 

Inorganic Chemistry

10. D.H. Bandinelli - Chimica Inorganica – Piccin

11. I. Bertini,C. Luchinat, F. Mani - Chimica Inorganica - Ambrosiana, (distribuzioneZanichelli)

 

Exercises:

12. P. M. Lausarot, G.A. Vaglio - Stechiometria per la Chimica Generale- Piccin

13. P. Giannoccaro, S. Doronzo -Elementi di Stechiometria- Edises

14.  A. Del Zotto -Esercizi di hcimica generale - Edises

15. M. Scotti - Chimica esercizi e casi pratici - Edises

16. G. Marcì, L. Palmisano, F. Ruffo- Stechiometria - Edises

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

Written assessment with structured questions


Candidates will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relation to the topics presented in this Syllabus

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

1) Choose the correct formula of calcium carbonate. 

a - Ca(H2CO3)2; b - Ca(H2CO3); c - Ca(HCO3)2; d - Ca(HCO3)

 

2) Calculate the osmotic pressure of an aqueous solution of KCl obtained by dissolving 2.50 gr of this salt in 250.0 mL of water at 25°C, assuming that the change of volume is negligible. (R=0.0821 atm·L·K-1·mol-1).

a - 13.13 atm; b - 6.57 atm; c - 9.85 atm; d - 3.28 atm.

 

3. Balance the following equation:

KClO3    +  S    +   H2O        ->             Cl2   +   K2SO4   +   H2SO4

 

4. Calculate the pH of a solution of NaOH 0.01 M  at 25°C. 

5. Calculate the pH of a solution of acetic acid 0.05 M  at 25°C.  (1.8 x 10-5)