General and inorganic chemistry

• Describe the structure of the periodic table and state atomic symbols, names, electron configurations and magnetic conditions for the elements.
• Draw up molecular orbital diagrams and state the electron configuration, magnetic properties and bond order of diatomic molecules.
• Describe the type of chemical bonds and write up Lewis structures and resonance forms for simple molecules.
• Describe the geometry of molecules using the VSEPR model.
• Define the hybridization of central atoms with valence bond theory.
• Rationalize physical and chemical properties such as bond strength, reactivity and stoichiometry of binary compounds based on the elements’ location in the periodic table.
• Name chemical compounds and write up balanced reaction schemes.
• Use standard reduction potentials and thermodynamic tools (e.g., Frost diagram) to categorize the chemistry of the elements.
• Describe the chemistry of the most important elements in their most common oxidation states and the most important industrial inorganic chemical processes.
• Apply crystal field theory to describe the geometry and electronic structure of coordination compounds

Atomic theory. The Periodic Table. Periodic properties. Chemical bonding. Molecular geometry. Production and reactivity of elements and their compounds.

26008, followed simultaneously or earlier.

Lectures with experiments and problem solving.

Mandatory for students on the bachelor line Chemistry and Technology. Requires minimum B level in chemistry from highschool.