Course content

Introduction to basic concepts, chemical formulas and nomenclature. Atomic structure, basic orbital theory, quantum numbers and electron configuration. The periodic table, electronegativity and chemical bonding (metallic bonding, covalent bonding and ionic bonding). Intermolecular forces: hydrogen bonding, van der Waals bonding, dipole-dipole bonding and induced dipole-dipole bonding. Moles, concentrations and dilution. Chemical reactions, reaction equations and stoichiometry. Gases and the gas laws with main emphasis on ideal gases. Chemical equilibrium, equilibrium calculations, reaction quotient, activities and Le Chatelier's principle. Acids, bases, pH, buffer solutions, titration. Solubility, solubility product, precipitation reactions, selective precipitation and complex ion equilibria. Thermochemistry: The law of thermodynamics, enthalpy, heat capacity, entropy, Gibbs free energy, criteria for spontaneity, calculation of K, van't Hoff. Electrochemistry: Description and function of galvanic cells, Nernst equation, concentration cells, thermodynamic data and equilibrium constant from electrochemical potential. Applied Electrochemistry: Corrosion and corrosion protection, passivity, Pourbaix diagram, batteries and electrolysis. Organic chemistry: Hydrocarbons, functional groups, nomenclature, isomerism. Polymers: properties and structure, polymerization (addition and condensation).

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the student should be able to: - Identify different chemical reactions and perform stoichiometric calculations. - Calculate concentrations and pH as well as buffer capacity using data for the relevant chemical equilibria. - Calculate reaction direction, temperature changes and equilibrium concentrations based on available thermodynamic data. - Formulate electrochemical reactions and calculate voltage and current yield based on table data for potentials, thermodynamic data and equilibrium constants, as well as combinations of these. - Explain fundamental properties of a given compound based on knowledge on electron structure, electronegativity and type of bonding. - Explain passivity, activity and aeration cell corrosion based on chemical equilibria and Pourbaix diagram. - Explain the basics of organic chemistry and polymer chemistry as well as being able to assign systematic name.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and written excersises. Expected time consumption:

Lectures: 56 hours

Exercises: 50 hours

Self study: 94 hours

Total: 200 hours

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Prior knowledge corresponds to the admission requirements for the 5 years MSc programme in Energy and Environment/Technical Geoscience/Petroleum Science

Course materials

"General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications, Eleventh Edition", by Petrucci, Herring, Madura, and Bissonette. A special edition specifically made for NTNU is available.

Aylward & Findlay: "SI Chemical Data, 7th edition"

Notes made available through the course website.

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