Introduction to Chemistry 2

Module code: CH0066

Chemistry is a broad discipline with many areas and specialities under its umbrella. That's why we've designed this second introductory module to encompass a broad range of subjects and topics within the central science. You'll look at the core theories and principles behind the study of chemistry at an undergraduate level, but also give you a taste of several areas, which may inform your choices later on as you move forward as a chemist.

Topics covered

• Thermodynamics, its aims and terminology, including the first and second laws, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy, chemical potentials, and chemical equilibrium
• The difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions
• The concepts of reversible reaction and dynamic equilibrium
• Oxidation states
• Electrophiles and nucleophiles