Introduction to the chemistry of ionic equilibria: Acids and bases, redox reactions, formation of coordination complexes and precipitation reactions
Objective
Understanding and describing ionic equilibria from both a qualitative and a quantitative perspective
Content
Chemical equilibrium and equilibrium constants, mono- and polyprotic acids and bases in aqueous solution, calculation of equilibrium concentrations, acidity functions, Lewis acids, acids in non-aqueous solvents, redox reactions and equilibria, Galvanic cells, electrode potentials, Nernst equation, coordination chemistry, stepwise formation of metal complexes, solubility
Lecture notes
Copies of the course slides as well as other documents will be provided as pdf files via the moodle platform.
Literature
C. E. Housecroft & E. C. Constable: Chemistry, An Introduction to Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall / Pearson, 2010, ISBN 978-0-273-71545-0
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 529-0012-02L General Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) II
(next semester)
For programme regulations
(Examination block)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Biochemistry - Chemical Biology 2020 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Chemical Engineering 2006; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Chemical Engineering 2018; Version 26.09.2022 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Chemistry 2005; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Chemistry 2018; Version 26.09.2022 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Interdisciplinary Sciences 2010; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Interdisciplinary Sciences 2018; Version 12.07.2022 (Examination Block)
ECTS credits
7 credits
Performance assessment as a semester course
(other programmes)
The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination
written 60 minutes
Written aids
Taschenrechner und Periodensystem Keine elektronische Kommunikationsmittel
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 529-0012-02L General Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) II
(next semester)
