Class Chemistry I

1. This Course Unit covers the basic concepts of chemistry and its applications in Engineering in general and in Environmental Engineering in particular.

1. Fundamental concepts: Classifications of matter. Physical and chemical properties of matter. Measurement. Dimensional analysis
2. Atoms, molecules, and ions: The atomic theory. The structure of the atom. Atomic number. The Periodic Table. Molecules and ions. Chemical formulas. Naming compounds
3. Stoichiometry: Atomic mass. Molar mass. Percent composition of compounds. Empirical formulas. Chemical reactions and chemical equations. Amounts of reactants and products. Limiting reagents and reaction yield
4. Reactions in aqueous solutions: Precipitation reactions. Acid-Base reactions. Oxidation-Reduction reactions. Concentration solutions. Solution stoichiometry
5. Gases: Properties of gases. Pressure os a gas. The Gas Laws. The Ideal Gas equation. Daltonos Law of partial pressures

Active teaching methodology places the student at the centre of the learning process. Students are encouraged to solve autonomously exercises for evaluation, having the opportunity to discuss with their peers the methodology to solve the problems. This process will allow students to develop critical thinking, increasing their problem-solving capacity.

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