The course aims to give an introduction to the structure of atoms and molecules, chemical equilibria and chemical thermodynamics. The chemical concepts that will be discussed will be illustrated with examples related to environmental chemistry and sustainable development. The course provides a good basis for further education in chemistry. The course covers:
Structure of atoms and molecules
States of matter and phase transitions
Stoichiometry and atom economy in relation to green chemistry
Chemical reaction formula and how to balance these
Oxidation and reduction, redox reactions
Water and aqueous solutions, acid-base reactions and acidification of our environment
Energy, enthalpy, entropy, free energy and energy transformations