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TKJE1006

General Chemistry

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

Introduction to basic concepts, chemical formulas and nomenclature. Atomic structure, basic orbital theory and electron configuration. Period system, electronegativity and chemical bonding types. Moles, concentrations (molar, mass percent) and dilution. Chemical reactions, reaction equations and stoichiometry. Thermochemistry (enthalpy, exothermic / endothermic reactions). Chemical equilibria, reaction quotient and Le Chatelier's principle. Acids, bases, pH, buffer solutions, titration. Solubility, solubility product and precipitation reactions. Oxidation and reduction reactions (oxidation numbers and balancing). Chemical substances and HSE.

Learning outcome

  • The student should be able to explain basic atomic theory, orbital theory, and the periodic table, and use this knowledge to determine elementary electron configurations for elements and ions.
  • The student should be able to apply nomenclature rules to name inorganic compounds.
  • The student should be able to explain fundamental chemical bonding theories, use electronegativity to determine the type of bonding, and create Lewis structures.
  • The student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of some key types of chemical reactions, write reaction equations based on this understanding, balance reaction equations, and perform calculations based on stoichiometry, including calculations involving mass, moles, and concentration.
  • The student should be capable of setting up and balancing oxidation and reduction reactions, as well as utilizing the electromotive series.
  • The student should be able to calculate enthalpy and determine whether reactions are exothermic or endothermic.
  • The student should explain the concept of chemical equilibrium, apply Le Chatelier's principle, and use the mass-action law to calculate equilibrium constants and compositions at equilibrium for various types of reactions. This includes pH calculations for acids, bases, salt solutions, and buffer solutions, as well as calculations of solubility and solubility products.
  • The student is expected to conduct simple chemical experiments and document results in basic reports following standardized methods.
  • The student has experience in using assessment criteria to evaluate the work of others.
  • The student is expected to demonstrate the importance of general Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) practices, especially in laboratory work. The candidate should be able to handle chemicals properly and utilize safety data sheets.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises and laboratory work. Lectures: 60 hours Laboratory course: 30 hours Exercises: 30 hours Own effort: 90 hours

Further information about learning activities will be provided at the beginning of the semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • Laboratory skills
  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

Required for the final examination: Approved exercises and laboratory course. 6 out of 10 theory excercises must be passed. 5 laboratory exercises with submission of 5 reports must be passed. Deferred examination: May/June. In case of postponed examination (continuation examination), written examination may be changed to oral examination. Permitted aids on the exam: Gordon Aylward and Tristan Findlay: SI Chemical Data, Wiley. Only simple calculators may be used during the examination. For applications for credentialing, approval and integration of courses from previous years or other institutions' equivalent education, each application will be dealt with individually and the applicant must be able to count credits for overlapping courses.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Food Science, Technology and Sustainability (MTMAT)

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the course requires studying at Bachelor Program in Food Technology, NTNU Trondheim.

Course materials

Gordon Aylward and Tristan Findlay: SI Chemical Data, Wiley, 7th Edition, 2014. Nivaldo J. Tro: Chemistry. A molecular approach, 5th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2020. Reservations are made for some adjustments in literature. Any adjustments will be published on Blackboard before the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
TKJE1002 7.5 sp Autumn 2020
TMAT1002 7.5 sp Autumn 2020
TMT4115 7.5 sp Autumn 2020
TPRK1001 7.5 sp Autumn 2020
KJ1000 7.5 sp Autumn 2020
KJ1002 7.5 sp Autumn 2022
IMAK6004 2.5 sp Autumn 2022
IMAK1001 6 sp Autumn 2023
TKJE1016 6 sp Autumn 2025
TMT4100 7.5 sp Autumn 2025
KJ1001 7.5 sp Autumn 2025
TMT4111 7.5 sp Autumn 2025
KJ1003 7.5 sp Autumn 2025
KJ1004 7.5 sp Autumn 2025
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Chemistry

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code C, HJELPEMIDD Date 2025-12-04 Time 15:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL110 hvit sone
31 candidates

Re-sit examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code C, HJELPEMIDD Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.