Learning outcome

After completing the course the student should have the following learning outcomes in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence. They

• shall be able to explain the building and the electronic structure of atoms and how the physical and chemical properties of the elements are changed by the location in the periodic table
• shall be able to perform calculations using chemical equations
• shall be able to explain the different types of chemical bonds that can occur between atoms and molecules
• shall know the geometrical shapes of single molecules and ions
• shall be able to explain and apply gas laws
• shall be able to explain the concept of chemical equilibrium and how an equilibrium can be changed
• shall know the four types of chemical reactions: redox, acid-base, precipitation and complex forming
• shall be able to perform different pH calculations
• shall be able to explain energy relationships in chemical reactions
• shall know how the differences in the electronegativity of atoms can be used to make electrochemical cells and calculate the potential of such cells
• shall be able to explain how one can decide the products in an electrolysis both qualitatively and quantitatively
• shall know the properties of solids and liquids, and the factors that determines these characteristics

Course Description

• Stoichiometry, gases and chemical equilibria
• Atomic structure, chemical bonds and intermolecular forces
• Lewis-notation and VSEPR-theory
• Acids and bases, buffer solutions, titrations and solubility
• Thermochemistry
• Electrochemistry
• Phase diagrams, solutions and colligative properties
• Reactions rate
• A laboratory course that contains exercises of general chemical types and analysis of substances from nature and daily life.

Teaching and Learning Methods

• Instruction consists of lectures, colloquium, exercises and laboratory work. In the colloquium, the students are working in groups.
• During calculation exercises, the students will receive help.
• In the laboratory exercises, the students will work with the theory from the lectures in practice.

• Expenses for laboratory coat: Ca. 400 NOK .

Assessment Methods

In the laboratory course the students shall write reports from the practical exercises. These reports must be approved before the last exam.

• Written Exam ( 1) , 4 hours , makes up 50 %

• Written examination ( 2) , 4 hours , makes up 50 %

All parts must be passed

We reserve the right to make small changes in the plan.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean