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Introduction to Chemistry

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Course Unit Code617-0018/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites There are no prerequisites or co-requisites for this course unit
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
RIT37doc. Ing. Michal Ritz, Ph.D.
SKU37Ing. Radim Škuta, Ph.D.
Summary
Mass and its properties and structure.Structure of atom.Electron cloud.Basic
chemical terms.States of matters.Chemical bond.Energetical changes on chemical
reactions.Dispersion systems.Rate and equlibrium of chemical reactions.
Electrolytic dissotiation. Oxidation-reduction reaction. Periodic system of
elements.Prevalent properties of non-metal and metal elements and thier
compounds.Carbon chemistry.Silikates.Macromolecular matters.Explosives.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Learn basic chemical concepts: atomic structure, chemical bonding, kinetics and thermodynamics.
To realize the mutual connection and interconnection of these terms, learn to seek and find the connection - Periodicity characteristics.
Apply acquired knowledge of general chemistry of the system of elements. Learning to work with the periodic table - to be able to position the elements in the periodic system to derive its basic chemical and physical properties.
Course Contents
1. Introduction to chemistry: Chemistry and its importance. Matter and its properties. Fabric systems. Basic chemical terms. Chemical formulas and equations.
2. Atom structure: Atomic nucleus. Electron housing. Nuclear reactions.
3. Atom structure: Atom models. Quantum numbers. Construction of electronic packaging. Periodic table of elements.
4. Chemical bonding: Ionic bonding. Covalent bond. Coordination-covalent bond. Metal weave. Hybridization. Intermolecular forces.
5. Systems of substances: Matter states of substances. Formal transformations. Dispersion systems. Solutions. Chemical reactions: Introduction to reaction kinetics. Introduction to reaction thermodynamics.
6. Chemical equilibrium: Influence of chemical equilibrium. Introduction to acid-base equilibria (acid and alkali theory; pH).
7. Introduction to oxidation-redox equilibria (redox potentials; electrochemical series of metals).
8. Hydrogen, Oxygen,
9. Halogens, Rare gases
10. Sulfur, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
11. Carbon, Silicon, Aluminum
12. Carbon-based raw materials: coal, oil, natural gas. Silicate-based materials: Building binders. Ceramics. Refractory materials. Glass.
13. Alkali metals, alkaline earth metals
14. Selected transition metals (chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc).
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Leško J., Tržil J., Ullrych J.: Obecná chemie, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 1998
Leško J., Tržil J., Štarha R.: Anorganická chemie, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 1999
Tržil J., Ullrych J., Slovák: Příklady z chemie, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 1994
Langová Š., Leško J.: Basic chemistry, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 2005
Leško J., Tržil J., Ullrych J.: Obecná chemie, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 1998
Leško J., Tržil J., Štarha R.: Anorganická chemie, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 1999
Tržil J., Ullrych J., Slovák: Příklady z chemie, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 1994
Langová Š., Leško J.: Basic chemistry, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 2005
Recommended Reading:
Leško J., Tržil J., Ullrych J.: Obecná chemie, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 1998
Leško J., Tržil J., Štarha R.: Anorganická chemie, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 1999
Tržil J., Ullrych J., Slovák: Příklady z chemie, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 1994
Langová Š., Leško J.: Basic chemistry, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 2005
Leško J., Tržil J., Ullrych J.: Obecná chemie, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 1998
Leško J., Tržil J., Štarha R.: Anorganická chemie, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 1999
Tržil J., Ullrych J., Slovák: Příklady z chemie, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 1994
Langová Š., Leško J.: Basic chemistry, ES VŠB - TU Ostrava 2005

Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit30 15
        ExaminationExamination70 20