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General Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) I

Allgemeine Chemie I (PC)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Markus Reiher
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:52

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

Zusammenfassung der Vorlesung.

Literature

- D. A. McQuarrie & J. D. Simon, Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, University Science Books, 1997 - P. W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 6th ed., 1999. - in general: introductory chapters of textbooks on physical chemistry

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

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Allgemeine Chemie I (PC)
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG F 1)
2 h weekly
exercise Allgemeine Chemie I (PC)
  • Thu 14:45-15:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Thu 14:45-15:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Thu 16:45-17:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Thu 16:45-17:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Thu 16:45-17:30 (HCI F 2)
  • Thu 16:45-17:30 (HCI J 8)
  • Fri 09:45-10:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Fri 09:45-10:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Fri 09:45-10:30 (HCI D 8)
  • 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 (HCI G 7)
  • Fri 11:45-12:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Fri 11:45-12:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Fri 11:45-12:30 (HCI E 8)
1 h weekly

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