LEVEL 1

INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY

Dept of Chemistry, HKUST1

Secondary Schools - HKUST Dual Program

2019-2020

CHEMISTRY

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

introductory course provided for students with limited

background in chemistry. It covers basic chemical

concepts and core topics for a solid foundation in chemistry.

course objectives:

Introduce basic chemical concepts and historical development of

chemistry.

Introduce essential principles and concepts in chemistry.

Explain the connection of chemistry with modern technology.

Explain the importance of chemistry in daily life.

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2. To help students become literate in

chemistry (bridging for DP Level 2)

3. To build a solid foundation of knowledge in

chemistry

ACCELERATED & BRIDGING

1. An accelerated curriculum for gifted students

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LANGUAGE OF CHEMISTRY

Chemistry

“as a second language”

Goal:

“be fluent in chemistry”

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# Topic

1 Introduction to Chemistry

2 Atoms & Atomic structure

3 Chemical Bonds

4 Chemical Accounting

5 Gas, Liquid, Solid and Intermolecular Forces

6 Acids and Bases

7 Redox and Electrochemistry

8 Organic Chemistry

9 Polymers

10 Chemical Reactions and Energy

11 Reaction Kinetics

12 Chemical Equilibrium

13 Industrial Chemistry

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CHEMISTRY

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CHEMISTRY

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analytical

CHEMISTRY

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Medicines

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CHEMISTRY IN DAILY LIVES

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Lemon-powered clock? Water-powered clock?

CHEMISTRY IN DAILY LIVES

Photochromic glass / lenses

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Protection against UV

Lenses are responsive to outside

environment! How to achieve this?

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ELECTROCHEMICAL SERIES

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Ag+(aq) + e–Ag(s) E°= +0.80V

Cu2+(aq) + 2e– Cu(s) E°= +0.34V

2H+(aq) + 2e– H2(g) E°= 0.00V

Pb2+(aq) + 2e– Pb(s) E°= –0.13V

Sn2+(aq) + 2e– Sn(s) E°= –0.14V

Ni2+(aq) + 2e– Ni(s) E°= –0.23V

Zn2+(aq) + 2e– Zn(s) E°= –0.76V

Al3+(aq) + 3e–Al(s) E°= –1.67V

Mg2+(aq) + 2e–Mg(s) E°= –2.34V

Na+(aq) + e– Na(s) E°= –2.71V

CHEMISTRY IN DAILY LIVES

Vegetables turn yellow after cooking.

How can we keep it green?

Natural pigment in vegetables

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CHLOROPHYLL IN GREEN VEGETABLE• What is the chemical structure of

chlorophyll?

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Plant cell

chloroplasts

chlorophyll

green

pheophytin

dark-green

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APPLICATIONS OF ETHERS

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Methyl tert-butyl ether, CH3OC(CH3)3 was

added to gasoline as an antiknock agent

Primary Alkyl

Halides Only

CH3BrNaH

THANK YOU!

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