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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2013 - 2014
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Description To develop an understanding of the basic concepts of chemistry, including the structure of atoms, electronic configuration, and orbital shapes. To understand the relationship between electronic configuration and chemical properties. To develop an appreciation of the chemical bond, both ionic and covalent. To understand basic equilibrium chemistry and the principle behind four main classes of reaction, e.g., acid-base, oxidation-reduction, compleximetric and precipitation reactions. To introduce the concepts of solvent extraction and chromatography. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Derive the electronic structure of the elements 2. Predict the chemical and physical properties of the elements based on their position in the periodic table 3. Describe in terms of electronic structure the nature of the chemical bond 4. Carry out equilibrium chemistry calculations 5. Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of physical changes occurring within gaseous reactants and thermochemical systems 6. Perform qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis of the impact of reactant concentration, temperature and catalysts on reaction rates | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities 1. Electrons, protons, neutrons2. Line nature of H2 spectrum.3. Bohr atom.4. Wave nature of the electron.5. Quantum mechanical description of atom.6. Shapes of orbitals.7. Electronic configuration of the elements.8. The electron configuration - chemistry relationships.9. Molecular orbitals.10. Bond order.11. Basic equilibria,12. Neutralisation, precipitation and complexation titration13. Solvent extraction, introduction to chromatography. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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