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General Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) I

Allgemeine Chemie I (PC)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Hans Jakob Wörner
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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)

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.
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Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Allgemeine Chemie I (PC)
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
  • Wed 10:00-12:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly
exercise Allgemeine Chemie I (PC)
Groups are selected in myStudies.
  • Thu 11:45-12:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Thu 11:45-12:30 (HCI F 2)
  • Thu 12:45-13:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Thu 12:45-13:30 (HCI F 2)
  • Fri 09:45-10:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Fri 09:45-10:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Fri 09:45-10:30 (HCI F 2)
  • Fri 09:45-10:30 (HCI F 8)
  • Fri 09:45-10:30 (HIT H 51)
  • Fri 09:45-10:30 (HIT J 51)
  • Fri 09:45-10:30 (HIT K 51)
  • Fri 10:45-11:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Fri 11:45-12:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Fri 11:45-12:30 (HCI F 2)
  • 18.09 Date 09:45-10:30 (HCI D 4)
1 h weekly

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