GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY is the basic background course for understanding the principles of structure as well as the reactions of ions and chemical molecules.
The course aims to introduce students to basic concepts of the structure of atoms and the periodicity of their physical and chemical properties. The types of chemical bonds and the shape of the molecules, the rate of the chemical reactions and the factors on which it depends. The physical state of materials and its relation to intramolecular and intermolecular forces. The basic thermodynamic concepts and the study of complex compounds. The chemistry of solutions, the redox reactions and the electrochemical behaviour of the solutions.
The aim of the course is for students to understand the structure of the atoms and materials around us, the types of chemical bonds, the properties of solid, liquid and gaseous state of materials.

Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

• Describe the structure of atoms and how molecules and ions are formed
• Predict the stereochemical type of chemical molecules and ions.
• Know the structure and importance of complex compounds.
• Indicate the types of intermolecular forces and how these affect the physical state of materials and their dissolution in various solvents.
• Identify the factors that affect the rate of reactions.
• Know basic thermodynamic concepts and how they are applied to chemical systems.
• Know the chemistry of solutions.
• Know basic redox reactions and the electrochemical behaviour of solutions.