KE0049, General Chemistry and Chemical Sources of Energy, 10.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-NJ, 2025-04-23
Valid from : Spring semester 2027 (2027-01-18)

Level

First cycle (G1N)

Main field of study

Chemistry

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide student with insight into the energy principles behind chemical reactions in the industrial and in natural systems and background necessary for treating the chemical equilibria in those systems.

After completion of the course the student should

• know the names, chemical formulae and properties of the most important inorganic compounds present in nature (acids, bases and salts) and the reactions they take part of
• be able to identify most common chemical reactions constituting the background of the processes within the area of energy production and their environmental effects, and be also able to give a quantitative descriptions of the energy transformations in the systems, where these processes occur
• be able to give quantitative estimations of the concentration changes in most common chemical processes on the basis of the data on changes in the related energy functions
• be able to carry out chemical experiments according to provided techniques and give written and oral account for the results obtained
• be able to carry out quantitative determinations of concentrations using electrical and optical instruments and provide statistic evaluation of the results obtained

Content

Thematic content:
Part 1. Chemical energy theory 5 credits: Stoichiometry, the elements and structure of the periodic table, chemical bonding, nuclear reactions, chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics
Part 2. Chemical equilibrium theory (chemical energy sources) 5 credits: Description and use of chemical equilibria such as acid-base equilibria, solubility, complex formation, redox reactions, coupled equilibria, ion exchange processes, and principles of chemical analysis such as titration and spectrophotometry. The module also includes basics of statistical processing and presentation of results of quantitative measurements.

Implementation:
The course uses different teaching methods to promote student learning and discussion through: Lectures, group discussions and laboratories

The course focuses on the following general skills:
Oral and written communication

The following sections are mandatory:
Laboratories with associated lessons, group exercises

Cooperation with the surrounding society takes place through a focus on current energy-relevant issues

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Approved written exams, approved oral and written laboratory reports and approved practice and/or submission tasks as well as active participation in mandatory activities.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Molecular Sciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Master Programme in Energy Systems Engineering

Module set

The Course Replaces

KE4009