Basic Chemistry

What will you learn?

The student knows the basic theory and laws of general chemistry. The student can describe the structures of elements and compounds. The student recognizes the influence of structure on the states of matter and knows how to calculate the concentrations of solutions. The student can write chemical reactions and understands the role of the equilibrium constant to the reaction. The student can use chemical reaction in calculations. The student knows the properties of acids and bases and knows how to calculate the pH of acids and bases.
The student recognizes the importance of chemistry in the circular economy and in various phenomena related to the environment and climate change.

What do the studies include?

– Atomic structure
– Chemical bonding
– Pure substances, mixtures and states of matter
– Physical properties: density, viscosity, surface tension
– Amount of substance (moles) and stoichiometry
– Chemical reaction
– Acid, bases, pH, buffers

The course start meeting is, in accordance with the degree regulations, a compulsory contact session for all students.

Attendance at other classes (excluding the start meeting and exams) is voluntary, meaning that the course can also be completed by studying the course content independently or by attending only selected sessions. However, submitting the weekly calculation exercises is a mandatory part of the course. On-campus participation is recommended, especially for students with little prior background in chemistry or a long gap since their previous studies.

Exams are held as on-site exams in a lecture hall or classroom. Some individual in-person exercise sessions may be arranged as needed.

Topics:
– Elements and atoms
– Chemical bonding
– Pure substances and mixtures
– States of matter
– Amount of substance and stoichiometry
– Chemical reactions and reaction equations
– Acids, bases, pH, and buffers