529-2001-02L Chemistry I
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2024 |
| Lecturers | J. Cvengros, J. E. E. Buschmann, P. Funck, R. Verel |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
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| 529-2001-02 V | Chemie I Vorlesung im HG F1 mit Videoübertragung ins HG F3. | 2 hrs |
| J. Cvengros | ||||||
| 529-2001-02 U | Chemie I Übungen: Mi 14-16 für Umweltingenieurwissenschaften Do 10-12 für Agrar-, Lebensmittel-, Erdwissenschaften Fr 8-10 für Umweltnaturwissenschaften | 2 hrs | J. Cvengros, J. E. E. Buschmann, P. Funck, R. Verel |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | General Chemistry I: Chemical bond and molecular structure, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium. In the course "Chemistry I", the competencies of process understanding, system understanding, modeling, concept development and data analysis & interpretation are taught, applied and examined. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to general and inorganic chemistry. Basics of the composition and the change of the material world. Introduction to the thermodynamically controlled physico-chemical processes. Macroscopic phenomena and their explanation through atomic and molecular properties. Using the theories to solve qualitatively and quantitatively chemical and ecologically relevant problems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | 1. Stoichiometry Amount of substance and mass. Composition of chemical compounds. Reaction equation. Ideal gas law. 2. Atoms Elementary particles and atoms. Electron configuration of the elements. Periodic system. 3. Chemical bonding and its representation. Spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules. Molecular orbitals. 4. Basics of chemical thermodynamics System and surroundings. Description of state and change of state of chemical systems. 5. First law of thermodynamics Internal energy. Heat and Work. Enthalpy and reaction enthalpy. 6. Second law of thermodynamics Entropy. Change of entropy in chemical systems and universe. Reaction entropy. 7. Gibbs energy and chemical potential. Combination of laws of thermodynamics. Gibbs energy and chemical reactions. Activities of gases, condensed substances and species in solution. Equilibrium constant. 8. Chemical equilibrium Law of mass action. Reaction quotient and equilibrium constant. Phase transition equilibrium. 9. Acids and bases Properties of acids and bases. Dissociation of acids and bases. pH and the calculation of pH-values in acid-base systems. Acid-base diagrams. Buffers. Polyprotic acids and bases. 10. Dissolution and precipitation. Heterogeneous equilibrium. Dissolution and solubility product. Carbon dioxide-carbonic acid-carbonate equilibrium. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Online-Skript mit durchgerechneten Beispielen. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Charles E. Mortimer, CHEMIE - DAS BASISWISSEN DER CHEMIE. 12. Auflage, Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart, 2015. Weiterführende Literatur: Theodore L. Brown, H. Eugene LeMay, Bruce E. Bursten, CHEMIE. 10. Auflage, Pearson Studium, 2011. (deutsch) Catherine Housecroft, Edwin Constable, CHEMISTRY: AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC, INORGANIC AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3. Auflage, Prentice Hall, 2005.(englisch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 529-2002-02L Chemistry II
(next semester)
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| For programme regulations (Examination block) | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural Sciences 2015; Version 01.03.2019 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Earth and Climate Sciences 2016; Version 25.02.2020 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering 2010; Version 07.03.2018 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering 2022 (First Year Examination Block B) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Sciences 2016; Version 29.09.2023 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Food Science 2016; Version 25.05.2023 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Food Science and Nutrition 2023 (First Year Examination Block 2) |
| ECTS credits | 9 credits |
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Performance assessment as a semester course
(other programmes)
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| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | J. Cvengros, J. E. E. Buschmann, P. Funck, R. Verel |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Wird in der Regel nur als Jahreskurs zusammen mit Chemie II geprüft. |
| Written aids | Zusammenfassung: 3 A4-Seiten, einseitig, handgeschrieben (jegliche Art von Ausdrucken (z.B. von einem eingescannten Dokument oder von einem auf einem Tablet erstellten File) und jegliche Art von Fotokopien werden nicht akzeptiert), Periodensystem, einfacher Taschenrechner (die Liste mit den erlaubten Modellen wird in der Vorlesung verteilt), Periodensystem (Version PSE für Chemie I und II) |
| 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. | |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |