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Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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Description To explore the basic concepts of chemistry such as the structure of atoms, electronic configuration, orbitals, enthalpy, entropy and rates of reaction. A recognition of the relationship between electronic configuration and chemical properties. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Derive the electronic structure of the important elements. 2. Predict the chemical and physical properties of the elements based on their position in the periodic table. 3. Explain in general terms the nature of the chemical bond. 4. Describe and explain simple chemical compounds and structures. 5. Outline the relationship between temperature, pressure and concentration of ideal gases through the ideal gas equation. 6. Evaluate the concept of enthalpy and be able to calculate the enthalpy of a reaction from standard enthalpies of formation. 7. Be familiar with entropy and Gibb's free energy in predicting spontaneity of a chemical process. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Inorganic and physical chemistryTo explore the basic concepts of chemistry such as the structure of atoms, electronic configuration and orbitals. To develop a recognition of the relationship between electronic configuration and chemical properties. To understand the behaviour of gases, liquids and solids. To predict the relationship between temperature, pressure and concentration of ideal gases through the ideal gas equation. To develop an understanding of the concept of enthalpy and be able to calculate the enthalpy of a reaction from standard enthalpies of formation. To be familiar with concepts of entropy and Gibbs free energy in predicting spontaneity of a chemical process and the relationship between rates of reaction, activation energy, and their depedence on temperature through the Arrhenius equation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PGE | Physics General Entry |
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