GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

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Emphasis in this course is aimed at the study of intermolecular forces, properties of solids and liquids, solutions: types and properties, way to express concentration of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid -base reactions, thermodynamics and electrochemistry including d iscussion of oxidation reduction reactions. In the laboratory students are trained in the use of safety rules and basic laboratory techniques such as the use of volumetric equipment, titration and qualitative analysis. Th e students will have also hands on manipulation of the concept of chemical solutions, concentration units, colligative properties of solutions, volumetric and potentiometric titrations, studying the kinetics of a chemical reaction, the concept of chemical equilibrium (Le Chatelier's Principle), solubility product, electrochemical cells, and Nerst's equation. The course consists of 45 hours of lectures and 45 hours of laboratory.