327-0112-00L  Chemistry I

SemesterAutumn Semester 2022
LecturersM. Niederberger
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
327-0112-00 GChemie I3 hrs
Mon09:15-12:00ETZ E 6 »
M. Niederberger

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AbstractIntroduction to the basics, terms and concepts of general chemistry, their application to questions in material science and their connection to laboratory experiments and projects.
Learning objective1) Students can describe the different atomic structures of metals, polymers and ceramics and derive basic material-typical properties.
2) Students are familiar with the concept of mole and molar mass and can perform stoichiometric calculations.
3) Students are able to formulate the law of mass action and, with the help of the equilibrium constant, make statements about the position of equilibrium. They understand how a chemical equilibrium reacts to changes in concentration, pressure and temperature and how to apply Le Châtelier's principle.
4) Students can define oxidation and reduction, determine oxidation numbers, assign reducing and oxidizing agents and calculate redox potentials. They can transfer the basics of redox chemistry to material science processes and applications such as corrosion or batteries.
5) They can explain the terms acid and base, understand what pH means and they can perform pH calculations. They can describe the meaning of acids and bases using material science examples.
ContentWe start the lecture with the question what chemistry has to do with material science. After that, we devote ourselves to the classification and separation of substances. In the next chapter we discuss the atomic structure and the periodic table. After the introduction to stoichiometry, the field of chemistry that deals with the amounts of substances added and formed in chemical reactions, we will cover the concept of chemical equilibrium, where we will learn about the law of mass action, equilibrium constants, solubility product, and also acid-base equilibria. In the final block of the lecture, materials science will once again be in the focus when we discuss redox reactions, electrochemistry and corrosion as well as the influence of chemical bonding on material properties.
For each chapter we will solve exercises in class. Further exercises will be available on Moodle.
Lecture notesLecture slides with references to further literature and additional exercises are available on Moodle.
LiteratureGerman

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 529-2003-00L Chemistry II (next semester)
For programme regulations
(Examination block)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Materials Science 2020 (Examination Block)
ECTS credits8 credits
Performance assessment as a semester course (other programmes)
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersM. Niederberger
Typesession examination
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 90 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationWird in der Regel nur als Jahreskurs zusammen mit Chemie II geprüft.
Written aidsPeriodensystem und nicht programmierfähiger Taschenrechner. Keine elektronischen 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.

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Materials Science BachelorFirst Year ExaminationsOInformation