Dept of Chemical and Metallurgical Eng

KMK042 Basic Chemistry 6.0 ECTS credits

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General information about studying at Luleå University

TIMEPERIOD: Q I

LANGUAGE: Swedish

EXAMINER
L Lindberg-Paumen Univ adj

PREREQUISITES
Basic qualifications.

COURSE AIM
The course provides basic knowledge in general chemistry that will facilitate the understanding of future chemistry courses.

CONTENTS
Fundamental concepts of chemistry, naming chemical compounds, chemical reactions and chemical equations, concentration, stoichiometrical calculations, titrations, the ideal gas law, electrolysis, thermochemistry, enthalpi. The structure of the atom, chemical bonding, molecular-orbital theory, intermolecular forces. Thermodynamics : entropy, free energy, equilibrium constant, principles of chemical equilibrium.

TEACHING
The instruction consists of lectures, lessons and 3 compulsory laboratory classes.

EXAMINATION
A written examination which is graded, passed laboratory reports.
COURSE GRADE SCALE: U,3,4,5

ITEMS AND CREDITS
Laboratory work                                             	1.2 ECTS
Written exam                                                	4.8 ECTS


COURSE LITERATURE
Petrucci ¥ Harwood : General Chemistry, Principles & Modern Applications, seventh edition, MacMillan. Solutions Manual to accompany Petrucci ¥ Harwood, General Chemistry, seventh edition. Compendium "Kemisk grundkurs" 1997 Kemiska Data.

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