General Chemistry

Subject

Living in a world of Chemistry. Introduction (atomic theory, periodic table). Nuclear reactions-nuclear energy, Chemical bonds. Liquids and solutions, Chemical equilibrium - ionic equilibria in aqueous solutions (acids and bases, hydrolysis, buffer solutions, precipitation, titration). Oxidation-reduction reactions, galvanic cells. Chemical thermodynamics. Chemical kinetics. Introduction to Organic Chemistry. Basic Laboratory techniques. Solutions preparation. Mixture’s components separation. Qualitative Analysis. Quantitative Analysis. Titration. pH estimation. Solution’s conductivity estimation.

Educational Aims

The scope of this course is the teaching of main chemical principles and laws. Moreover this course introduces the student to the most recent information on subjects as energy, new advances in materials and environmental issues. Students will understand the scientific bases for making the important personal choices demanded for the use of chemicals and chemical products and how chemistry research and development will affect the quality of human life.

Bythe end of this course every student is expected to have obtained i) main chemical principles within the framework of real-world applications ii)identification of chemical bond type iii)physicochemical properties and applications of main inorganic and organic compounds iv)chemical equilibrium, chemical equilibrium of weak acid and bases, v)importance of buffer solutions, vi)neutralization and hydrolysis vii)concentration estimation viii)pH estimation of various solutions and mixtures ix)redox reactions and applications.

Furthermorestudentswill obtain the necessary knowledgethatwill helpthemto understand the content of next courses as  “Food Chemistry and Technology”, “Food Safety” and “Organic Chemistry”.

By the end of this course every student will be familiar with the use of reagents, solvents andbasic laboratory techniques such as: solution preparation, mixture’s components separation, qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, titration and applications, pH measurement, solution’s conductivity measurement.

Student Evaluation

1. Written examination after the end of the semester. The mark constitutes the 75% of the final grade (G_75%). Minimum passing grade:  5.
2. Reports following completion of each laboratory experiment. The mean mark constitutes the other 25% of the final grade (G_25%). Minimum passing grade:  5.

The final grade for the course is calculated by the final grade in the Lab (25%) and the grade of the final written examination (75%). The student must have secured a minimum grade of 5 in both Lab and the final written examination.

Bibliography

1. General Chemistry, Ebbing-Gammon, translation in Greek by Ν.Κlouras,  Travlos Publishing

2. General and Inorganic Chemistry, in  Greek, M.Lalia-Kantouri, S.Papastefanou, ΖΗΤΗPublishing, Thes/niki

3. WorldofChemistry, 2nd Edition, Joesten and Wood, Saunders College Publishing

4. Notes for Laboratory of General Chemistry , A.Ladavos, in Greek