Chemistry Syllabus


ATOM
Constitution of the nucleus, structure of the hydrogen atom and atomic models (Bohr and quantum-mechanical)
Quantum numbers, exclusion principle and Hundt rule
Spatial form of s,p and d orbitals

CLASSIFICATION OF THE ELEMENTS AND PERIODIC TABLE
Electronic configuration of the elements and periodicity in the chemical and physical properties
Atomic radius, ionization energy and electron affinity
Subdivision into metals, non-metals and semimetals
Basics on the main groups of the periodic table and some transition metals

THE CHEMICAL BOND
Bond: ionic, covalent, metallic
Intermolecular interactions
Covalent bond: single, double and triple
Molecular geometry, hybridisation and resonance
Notes on the theory of molecular orbitals

NOMENCLATURE, FORMULAS AND STOICHIOMETRY
Atomic and molecular mass, the mole, Avogadro's constant
Acid-base reactions and formation of salts
Oxidation state and balancing of redox reactions
Mass relationships in a chemical reaction, limiting reagent
Combustion reactions

GASEOUS STATE
Ideal gas laws
State equation of ideal gases
Equilibrium distribution of kinetic energies in an ideal gas (Boltzmann)
Liquefaction of a gas

LIQUID STATE
Vapour pressure of pure liquids
Solutions: ways to express concentration
Dissociation and ionization degree
Colligate properties of solutions, both electrolytic and non
Definition of acid and base according to Arrhenius, Brønsted and Lewis
Ostwald dilution law
Ionic product of water, pH and pOH

SOLID STATE
Unit cell and structure of simplestcrystalline solids
Crystal lattices
Classification of solids

CHEMICAL KINETICS AND CATALYSIS
Reaction rate and order
Arrhenius equation
Activation energy
Catalysis and catalysts

CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM
Mass action law
Equilibrium constant
Homogeneous and heterogeneous chemical equilibria
Le Chatelier principle and influence of the temperature on the equilibrium

CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS
First, second and third Principle
Reaction enthalpy and Hess law
Change in entropy and free energy of a reaction
Spontaneity criterion

ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Normal and effective potential of an electrode
Electrochemical cells and Nernst equation
Electrochemical force of a cell
Reactivity of metals with ocids, oxidizing or not
Electrolysis and Faraday laws

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Nomenclature and properties of the main organic compounds
Most common functional groups and their main reactions
Isomerism: structural, geometric, conformational