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General Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) I
Allgemeine Chemie I (PC)
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:35
Abstract
Atomic structure and structure of matter; Atomic orbitals and energy levels; Quantum mechanical atom model; Chemical bonding; Equations of state.
Objective
Introduction to Physical Chemistry
Content
Atomic structure and structure of matter: atomic theory, elementary particles, atomic nuclei, radioactivity, nuclear reactions. Atomic orbitals and energy levels: ionisation energies, atomic spectroscopy, term values and symbols. Quantum mechanical atom model: wave-particle duality, the uncertainty principle, Schrödinger's equation, the hydrogen atom, construction of the periodic table of the elements. Chemical bonding: ionic bonding, covalent bonding, molecular orbitals. Equations of state: ideal gases
Resources
Lecture Notes
See homepage of the lecture.https://atto.ethz.ch/education/lectures/allgemeinechemieHS20.html
Literature
See homepage of the lecture. https://atto.ethz.ch/education/lectures/allgemeinechemieHS20.html
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Homepage zur Vorlesung
- Additional links
- Zoom Link
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 60 minutes
- Aids
- Alle schriftlichen Unterlagen. Normaler Taschenrechner ist mitzubringen. Verboten: Geräte, die Verbindung mit Dritten ermöglichen.
Course Components
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| lecture |
Allgemeine Chemie I (PC)
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
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2 h weekly |
| exercise |
Allgemeine Chemie I (PC)
Groups are selected in myStudies.
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1 h weekly |