Chemistry I

Code:

EMM0005

Acronym:

QUIM1

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2009/2010 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Materials Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEMM	38	Syllabus since 2006/2007	1	-	5	56	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. A basic knowledge of chemistry is essential for students in many areas, because chemistry is a science that is of vital importance to our world, whether in nature or in society.

The chemistry has been, and remains, a principal agent in all areas of science and technology. In fact chemical research and development in recent centuries have provided new materials that profoundly improved our quality of life, and helped advance the technology in many ways.

OBJECTIVES

Review and develop a clear and fairly comprehensive basic principle essential to the rational understanding of the physical and chemical behavior of matter. Show the importance of chemistry in all its aspects: life, industry and society. Awareness, motivate and develop skills to work in the laboratory: correct handling of materials, equipment and simple experimental techniques.

SKILLS

Transversal:
- Organize, interpret, evaluate and criticize data, results and procedures;
- Understand the information transmitted in oral speech and written texts,
- Communicate scientific information and knowledge in correct and clear way;
- Learning to learn;
- Build a positive attitude to science;
- Ability to work in team;
- Compliance with deadlines

Specific:
- Observe a chemistry situation and describe it correctly;
- Using the relationships between concepts (mathematical or otherwise) to a chemistry situation;
- Structuring relations between concepts of chemistry;
- Carry out experimental essential operations;
- Perform laboratory rigs in chemistry with dexterity and autonomy;
- Working in a chemical laboratory, following the safety standards for the handling of reagents and procedures.

Program

- Introduction to chemistry
- Concept of chemistry
- Scientific method
- Units and measures
- Matter and energy
- Elements and energy
- Compounds
- Names of the inorganic compounds
- Determination of chemical formulas
- Mixtures and solutions
- Chemical equations
- Stoichiometry reaction
- Precipitation reaction
- Acid-base reaction
- Oxidation-reduction reaction
- Limiting reagent
- Reaction efficiency
- Concentration and dilution of solutions
- Atomic structure and periodic table
- Characteristics of electromagnetic radiation
- Quanta and photons
- The dual nature of electrons
- The uncertainty principle
- Wave functions and energy levels
- Quantum numbers
- Atomic orbitals
- Electronic structure of an hydrogen atom
- The aufbau principle
- Electronic configuration
- Electronic structure and periodic table
- Periodicity of the atomic properties
- Prediction of elements properties
- Chemical connection
- Lewis notation
- Ionic bond
- Covalent bond
- Electronegativity
- Lewis structures
- Concept of resonance
- Formal charge
- Exceptions to the octet rule
- Force and length of the covalent bonds
- Structure and molecular form
- Molecular geometry
- Valence shell electron pair repulsion model
- Polarity
- Hibrydization of atomic orbitals
- Molecular orbital theory
- Delocalized molecular orbital
- Gaseous state
- Gas pressure
- Gas laws
- Application of ideal gas equation
- Stoichiometry involving gases
- Gas mixture
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Graham’s laws of diffusion and effusion
- Deviations form ideal gas law behaviour

Mandatory literature

Chang, Raymond; Quimica. ISBN: 84-481-4527-5

Complementary Bibliography

Reger, Daniel; Química. ISBN: 972-31-0773-2
Atkins, Peter; Chemical principles. ISBN: 0-7167-3596-2

Teaching methods and learning activities

The fundamental concepts are taught in lectures. Overhead transparencies containing figures and graphics are used to illustrate the concepts. In problem classes, problems covering all topics in the programme are discussed and resolved. In pratical classes, laboratory work is dined by students (in groups of three) under the supervision of an instructor. At the end of each practical work, a report is presented by the group which is discussed and evaluated.

keywords

Physical sciences > Chemistry > Structural chemistry
Physical sciences > Chemistry > Organic chemistry
Physical sciences > Chemistry > Inorganic chemistry
Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering
Physical sciences > Chemistry

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	76,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
Home study for the three mini-tests	Estudo autónomo	20	2010-01-31
Preparation of practical classes	Estudo autónomo	14	2010-01-31
Home study	Estudo autónomo	25	2010-01-31
	Total:	59,00

Eligibility for exams

For the ordinary evaluation students, the attendance of practical classes is compulsory.
Minimum grade required to pass the practical component: 10 marks.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Grade = 0.7* (theoretical component) + 0.3*(practical component)
Theoretical component is based on three mini-tests: the first two tests are worth 25% each, while the last one is worth 50% of the final grade.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The students under item 3 of Article 4 of the General Evaluation Rules may choose either to be assessed as regular students, or to do both a laboratory practical exam lasting 2h (minimum required: 10 marks; 30% of the final mark) and a closed book written test lasting 2h 30m (minimum required – 8 marks; 70% of the final mark).

Classification improvement

The students can improve their classification by enrolling under the deadlines to a practical laboratory exam lasting 2h to improve the practical component (minimum required – 10 marks; 30% of the final mark) and a closed book written test lasting 2h 30m to improve the theoretical component (minimum required – 8 marks; 70% of the final mark).

Observations

Requirements:
Basic knowledge of chemistry acquired in secondary school.

Office Hours:
Monday 10h-12h
Tuesday 10h-12h
Friday 10h-12h