Chem.

103

Introduction
27/02/16
 What is Chemistry?

Chemistry is the study of matter and its changes from

one substance to another.
Chemistry is called the central
science as the next slides
illustrate.
 Paleontology Biology
Medicine

Biophysics
Biochemistry
Geochemistry

Geology Chemistry Physics

Physical
Chemistry
Chemical
Engineering
Nuclear
Chemistry
Cosmo chemistry
Astronomy Astrophysics
Chemistry is the central science

Chemistry
Chemistry is the central science

Sub-atomic
physics Chemistry

10 -10 m
Chemistry is the central science

Sub-atomic Traditional
physics Chemistry physics

10 -10 m 10 -9 m
When Two Atoms/Molecules Collide

Electrons may be
shared

A covalent bond

~ 10-10 m
 What is science, anyway?
A systematic exploration of How things
work
A search for underlying knowledge with
predictive power
sciens is Latin for having knowledge
 What is science, anyway?
Is conducted on an evidentiary basis, not
conjectures (pseudo-science)
We have even adopted the legal language of
laws
If we understand a process well enough, we
are confident that repeated trials will
yield predictable outcomes
 The Scientific Method
Science is dynamic -- its just our current
understanding
Involves observation and measurements
Science attempts to identify variables that
control a situation
The lack of scientific understanding leaves
you vulnerable to being duped by charlatans!
 Chem. 103
Dr. Ayesha Sharmin (AS)
Course outline
1. Atomic structure & quantum theory

Wave-particle duality of light, wave-particle duality of matter, Line spectra

and hydrogen atom energy levels, quantized energy and photons, limitation
of Bohr model , Heisenbergs uncertainty principle, Schrdinger equation,
quantum numbers and hydrogen atom wave functions (orbitals), multi-electron
atoms and atomic configurations

2. Electronic configuration and properties of molecules

a) Chemical bond :Lewis structures, Ionic bonds, covalent bonds, polar covalent
bonds, VSEPR theory. Dipole moment and molecular geometry, Valence bond
theory, Molecular orbital theory, electron configuration of diatomic molecules
of the second period elements, bond length, bond energy.
3. Modern periodic table with special reference to group chemistry
Chemistry of halogens, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, non metals and
heavy metals

4. Modern concepts of acids and bases

a) Acid-base concepts review, relative strength of acids and bases, self-
ionization of water and pH, acid ionization equilibria, polyprotic acids,
Base-ionization equilibria,
b) Acid-base properties of salt solution, common ion effect, buffers, acid-
base titration curves.
5. Thermochemistry
a) The nature of energy, heat of reaction and first law of thermodynamics,
enthalpy and enthalpy change, thermochemical equation, measuring heat
of reaction.
b) Hesss law, standard enthalpies of formation.

6. Electrohemistry
Voltaic cells, electrolytic cells
Reference Books

1. General Chemistry by Ebbing Darrell D./ Gammon

Steven (9th/10th edition)

1. Chemistry by Raymond Chang (6th/7th edition)

 Study Everyday!! A 3 unit class requires at least 06 hours/week of study
Dont fall behind you will never catch up!!!
Always ask for help when you need it dont wait.
Working in groups is very helpful IF you have the right group!!!
Read the chapter and/or lecture notes before class to familiarize yourself with
the material.