Program For Entrance Exam
Program For Entrance Exam
«CHEMISTRY»
1. GENERAL CHEMISTRY
Chemical reaction.
To know: What a chemical reaction is, the scheme of reaction, the chemical equation. The
laws of conservation of mass of substances in a course of chemical reactions, the volume ratios of
gases in chemical reactions. External effects that accompany chemical reactions. The concept of
oxidizing agent, reducing agent, oxidation, reduction. The types of chemical reactions. The rate of
chemical reactions. Catalyst.
To be able to: Write the scheme of reactions, chemical equations. Differentiate between the
types of reaction according to the number of particles of reactants and products (combination
reaction, decomposition, ionic exchange, substitution), the change in the oxidation numbers of the
elements (redox reaction), heat effect (exothermic, endothermic reaction), the direction of the
reaction (reversible, irreversible). Determine oxidizing and reducing agents, the oxidation and
reduction processes in redox reaction. Analyze the effect of reagent concentration, size of the
contact surface, temperature, catalyst on the rate of chemical reactions. Apply the law of
conservation of mass of substance to convert the scheme of redox reaction in chemical equations.
Chemical bond.
To know: The main types of chemical bond (ionic, covalent, hydrogen, metallic).
Characteristics of covalent bond (multiplicity, energy, polarity).Types of crystal lattice (atomic,
molecular, ionic, metallic); the dependence between the physical properties of the substance and the
type of its crystal lattices. The electronic formula of the molecule. The electronegativity of an
element. The oxidation state of the element in the compound.
To be able to: Make the electron formula of molecules, the chemical formulas of the
compounds according to the oxidation states of elements, ion charge. Distinguish between a valence
and oxidation state of an element. Calculate the oxidation state of the element in the compound.
Identify multiplicity, polarity or non-polarity of covalent bond. Predict the type of chemical bond in
a compound, the physical properties of the substance according to the type of crystal lattice.
Solutions.
To know: Solutions and mixtures (suspension, emulsion, foam, aerosol). Mass and volume
(for gas), the proportion of the substances in the mixture. Methods of separation of mixtures
(sedimentation, filtration, centrifugation, evaporation, distillation). Concepts of solution, solvent,
solute, electrolytic dissociation, electrolyte, non-electrolyte, the degree of electrolytic dissociation,
ionic and molecular equation. Mass fraction of solute in a solution. The structure of the water
molecule; hydrogen bonding in water. The color of indicators (universal litmus, phenolphthalein,
methylorange) in acidic, alkaline and neutral medium. Ion exchange reactions between the
electrolytes in the solution.
To be able to: Make the scheme of electrolytic dissociation of bases, acids, salts; ionic-
molecular equations molecular equations, ionic-molecular equations. Distinguish between solutions:
dilute, concentrated, saturated, unsaturated; electrolytes and nonelectrolytes, strong and weak
electrolytes. Determine the possibility of occurrence of ionic exchange reaction between the
electrolytes in the solution. Analyze the dependence between composition of a substance,
temperature, pressure (for gases) and its solubility in water; mechanisms of formation of ions of
electrolytes, ionic and molecular structure when dissolved in water. Apply knowledge to select the
separation method of components in homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture.
2. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
The main classes of inorganic compounds.
Oxides.
To know: Definition, nomenclature, classification of oxides, chemical properties of
salifiable (salt-forming) oxides, methods of oxides obtaining.
To know: Write chemical formulas of oxides; chemical reactions equations that describe the
chemical properties of salt-forming oxides (interaction with water, oxides, acids, bases), methods of
their obtaining (interaction of elementary and complex substances with oxygen, decomposition of
some insoluble acids, bases and salts with heating). Name oxides according to their chemical
formulas. Indicate formulas of oxides among other classes of inorganic compounds studied.
Distinguish between salifiable (acidic, basic, amphoteric) and nonsalifiable oxides. Compare
chemical properties of basic, acid and amphoteric oxides (to describe zinc and aluminum oxides as
examples). Establish the dependence between properties of oxides, type of element and chemical
bond in compound.
Bases.
To know: Definition (general and from the point of view of the electrolytic dissociation),
naming, classification, chemical properties, methods of obtaining.
To be able to: Write chemical formulas of bases, reactions equations that characterize the
chemical properties of alkali (interaction with acid oxides, acids and salts in solution) and insoluble
bases (interaction with acids, decomposition under heating), methods of obtaining (reactions of
alkali and alkaline earth (excluding magnesium) metals with water, and basic oxides of alkaline
alkaline-earth elements with water) and insoluble bases (interaction of salts with soluble bases in
solution). Name the bases according to their chemical formulas. Distinguish between formulas of
bases and other compounds studied. Compare chemical properties of soluble and insoluble bases.
Acids.
To know: Definition (general and from the point of view of the electrolytic dissociation),
naming, classification, chemical properties, methods of obtaining.
To be able to: Write chemical formulas of bases, reactions equations that characterize the
chemical properties of acid (interaction with metals, basic oxides, bases and salts in solution) and
methods for their preparation (interaction of acid oxides with water, non-metals with hydrogen,
acids with salts). Name the acids according to their chemical formulas. Identify the acids formulas
among the formulas of other compounds studied. Find the valence of the acid residue according to
the formula. Distinguish acid by their composition (oxygen containing, oxygen-free), the ability to
electrolytic dissociation (strengths, weaknesses) and basicity.
Salts.
To know: Definition (general and from the point of view of the electrolytic dissociation),
naming, classification, chemical properties, methods of obtaining.
To be able to: Write chemical formulas of normal and acid salts; equations that characterize
the chemical properties of salts (interaction with metals, acids (hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid,
nitric acid), alkalis, salts in solution) and methods of their obtaining (interaction of acids with
metals, basic oxides with acids, acid with basic oxides, bases with acids, acids with salts, bases with
salts, acid oxides with basic oxides, salts with salts, salts with metals, metals and non-metals).
Name normal and acid salts according to their chemical formulas. Distinguish between formulas of
normal/acid salts and formulas of other compounds studied. Differ medium salts from acid salts.
Amphoteric compounds
To know: The phenomenon of amphoterity (for example oxides and hydroxides); chemical
properties, methods of preparation of amphoteric hydroxides)
To be able to: Write reactions equations that characterize the chemical properties of
aluminum and zinc oxides and hydroxides (interaction with acids, alkalis) and methods of their
obtaining (interaction of salt of these elements with alkali in solution, aluminates and zincates with
acids).
Aluminum
To know: Chemical properties, obtaining and use of aluminum; formulas and names of the
most important aluminum compounds.
To be able to: Characterize aluminum position in the periodic table, physical properties of
aluminum oxide and aluminum hydroxide, the use of aluminum. Write down electronic formula of
the atom and the aluminum ion; reactions equations which characterize chemical properties of
aluminum (reaction with oxygen, halogens, sulfur, solutions of acids, bases and salts), amphoteric
oxide and aluminum hydroxide (interaction with basic and acid oxides, acids and alkalis).
Iron
To know: The chemical properties and methods of iron production; names and formulas of
the most important iron compounds; the use of iron and its compounds.
To be able to: Characterize the position of iron in the periodic table, the physical properties
of iron, its oxides and hydroxides; the use of iron and its compounds; physiological role of its ions.
Compose the electronic formula of the iron atom; write down the reactions that describe the
chemical properties of iron (reactions with oxygen, chlorine, sulfur, steam, solutions of acids and
salts, corrosion), iron oxides and hydroxides (interaction with acids), iron salts (interaction with
solutions of bases, acids, salts), interconversion of compounds of iron (II) and iron (III).
3. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Theoretical Foundations of Organic Chemistry.
To know: Essential-organogenic elements, organic compounds; natural and synthetic
organic compounds.
To be able to: Identify the major organogenic elements (C, H, O, N, S, P). Distinguish
between characteristic features of inorganic and organic compounds.
Hydrocarbons.
Alkanes.
To know: The general formula of alkanes, their nomenclature, isomerism, molecular
structure, physical and chemical properties, methods of preparation and application.
To be able to: Name the first 10 members of the homologous series of alkanes according to
IUPAC nomenclature. Write the molecular and structural formula of alkanes; reaction equations that
characterize the chemical properties of alkanes (substitution reaction of methane chlorination,
complete oxidation of alkane, partial oxidation of methane, methane thermal decomposition,
cracking, isomerization of alkanes), preparation of methane (laboratory method). Explain the
phenomenon of sp3-hybridization of the electron orbitals of carbon atoms in the molecules of
alkanes. Compare the physical properties of alkanes on the base of their boiling points and melting
points. Substantiate the relationship between: 1) the aggregate state under normal conditions, the
melting and boiling temperature of alkanes and their relative molecular weight; 2) the ability of
alkanes for substitution reaction and the electronic structure of molecules; 3) the use of alkanes (oil,
fuel, solvents, production of carbon-black, hydrogen, halogenated alkanes) and their properties.
Determine the connection between molecular structure and properties of alkanes.
Alkenes.
To know: General formula of alkenes, their nomenclature, isomerism, molecular structure,
chemical properties, methods of preparation, applications; qualitative reactions to the double bond.
To be able to: Identify the structural isomers of alkenes according to the structure of the
carbon chain, the position of a double bond; functional group isomerism (alkenes and cycloalkanes)
and spatial (geometric, or cis-trans) isomers. Name alkenes according to the IUPAC nomenclature.
Write the molecular and structural formula of alkenes; reaction equations that characterize the
chemical properties of ethene and propene (addition reaction with hydrogen, halogens, hydrogen
halides, water; polymerization; the partial oxidation of ethene and complete oxidation of alkenes),
industrial and laboratory processes for preparing alkenes (thermal cracking of alkanes,
dehydrogenation of alkanes, dehydration of saturated monoalcohols , the reaction of haloalkanes
with an alcoholic alkali solution, the reaction of alkynes and hydrogen), the preparation of ethene in
the laboratory. Explain the phenomenon of sp2-hybridization of the electron orbitals of carbon
atoms in the molecules of alkenes. Apply the knowledge to select the method for determining the
ethene (reaction with bromine water, aqueous solution of potassium permanganate), alkenes
(reaction with bromine water). Substantiate the relationship between: the use of alkenes (production
of polyethylene, polypropylene, ethanol, 1,2-dichloroethane) and their properties; the structure and
the ability to addition reactions of alkenes. Analyze addition reaction of hydrogen halides and water
to propene according to the Markovnikov's rule.
Alkynes.
To know: General formula for alkynes, their nomenclature, isomerism, molecular structure,
chemical properties, methods of preparation, applications; qualitative reactions to the triple bond.
To be able to: Identify the structural isomers of alkynes according to the structure of the
carbon chain, the position of a double bond. Name alkynes according to the IUPAC nomenclature.
Write the molecular and structural formula of alkynes; reaction equations that characterize the
chemical properties of acetylene (addition reaction with of hydrogen, halogens, hydrogen halides,
water; substitution reactions with sodium, silver (I) hydroxide in ammonia solution; trimerization of
acetylene, complete oxidation of alkynes and partial oxidation of acetylene), industrial and
laboratory processes for acetylene preparing (thermal decomposition of methane, calcium acetylide
reaction with water, the reaction of 1,2-dichloroethene with alkali). Substantiate the relationship
between the use of acetylene (gas cutting and welding of metals, preparation of vinyl chloride,
polyvinyl chloride, acetaldehyde) and their properties. Explain the phenomenon of sp-hybridization
of the electron orbitals of carbon atoms in the molecules of alkynes. Apply the knowledge to select
the method for determining the acetylene (reaction with bromine water, an aqueous solution of
potassium permanganate, ammonia hydroxide solution of silver (I)). Compare the reactivity of
ethene and ethyne in addition reactions. Substantiate the relationship between the structure and the
ability of acetylene to addition reactions, substitution reactions.
Phenol.
To know: The phenol general formula. The characteristic (functional) group of phenol.
Properties, methods of phenol preparation, application; phenol qualitative reaction.
To be able to: Write the molecular and structural formula of phenol; reaction equations that
characterize the chemical properties of phenol (reaction with the hydroxyl groups (with sodium,
sodium hydroxide), reactions involving benzene ring (with bromine water, nitric acid)), its
preparation in industry (hydrolysis of chlorobenzene). Substantiate the interactions between the
hydroxyl group and the benzene ring in the phenol molecule. Compare the acidic properties of
alcohols, phenol and carbonic acid; ability of benzene and phenol to substitution reactions.
Substantiate the relationship between the structure of the phenol molecules and its properties. Apply
the knowledge to select the method for determining the phenol (reaction with iron chloride (III),
bromine water).
Aldehydes.
To know: The general formula of aldehydes. The characteristic (functional) group of
aldehyde molecules, nomenclature, isomerism, preparation, properties, application; qualitative
reaction to an aldehyde group.
To be able to: Identify the structural isomers of aldehydes according to the structure of the
carbon chain. Name aldehydes according to the IUPAC nomenclature. Make examples of
application of ethanal (production of acetic acid, ethyl alcohol) and methanal (formalin receiving,
urotropine), based on their properties. Write structural formulas of aldehyde and their structural
isomers; reaction equations that characterize the chemical properties of aldehydes (reduction
reaction, incomplete oxidation), receiving of ethanal in industry (hydration by reaction of acetylene)
and in laboratory(ethanol oxidation). Apply the knowledge to select the method for detection of
aldehydes (qualitative reactions): reaction with ammonia hydroxide solution of silver (I), copper (II)
hydroxide.
Carboxylic acids.
To know: The characteristic (functional) group of a carboxylic acid. Classification of
carboxylic acids. The general formula of saturated monocarboxylic acids. Structure, nomenclature,
isomerism, preparation, properties, application of monocarboxylic acids.
To be able to: Identify the structural isomers of saturated monobasic carboxylic acids
according to the structure of the carbon chain, interclass isomers (esters). Name saturated
monobasic carboxylic acids according to the IUPAC nomenclature. Give common names of first
three monocarboxylic acids. Classify the carboxylic acid according to the structure of the carbon
chain (saturated, unsaturated), the number of carboxyl groups (mono-, dibasic).Write structural
formulas of saturated monocarboxylic acids; reaction equations that characterize the chemical
properties of carboxylic acids (reaction with the active metals, basic oxides, bases, salts of carbonic
acid, alcohols); receiving of formic (methanoic) acid (oxidation of methane, reaction of carbon (II)
oxide with sodium hydroxide, followed by the action of hydrochloric acid) and acetic (ethanoic)
acid (oxidation of butane, ethanol, ethanal). Substantiate the ability of carboxylic acids to the
electrolytic dissociation and the ability of their solutions to change the coloring of indicators;
special chemical properties of formic acid (reaction with the ammonia solution of silver oxide (I),
copper (II) hydroxide). Compare the physical properties (boiling temperature, solubility in water) of
saturated monocarboxylic acids and saturated monohydric alcohols. Compare the acidic properties
of carboxylic acidswith alcohols, phenol and inorganic acids. Substantiate the relationship between
the structure of carboxylic acid molecules and their physical and chemical properties.
Esters. Fats.
To know: The general formula of the carboxylic acid esters. Structure, nomenclature,
isomerism, preparation, properties, application. Fats (glycerol esters of higher carboxylic acids).
Classification of fats, preparation, properties and application. Soaps and detergents.
To be able to: Identify the structural isomers of estersaccording to the structure of the
carbon chain, interclass isomers (carboxylic acids); structural formula of fats(triolein, tristearin);
structural formulas of salts of palmitic and stearic acids. Name esters according to the IUPAC
nomenclature. Classify fats as animal and vegetable; solid and liquid. Write the reaction equations
of formation of esters (esterification) and hydrolysis; reaction equations that characterize the
properties of fat (saponification, hydrogenation). Substantiate the relationship between the
composition, molecular structure, properties and application of fats. Apply the knowledge to select
the method of detecting liquid unsaturated fats (interaction with bromine water).
Carbohydrates.
To know: Classification of carbohydrates; composition, molecular formula of glucose,
fructose, sucrose, starch and cellulose; structural formula of the open form of glucose molecule;
properties of glucose, sucrose, starch and cellulose; receiving of glucose, sucrose and starch;
qualitative reactions for the detecting glucose and starch; application of glucose, starch, cellulose.
To be able to: Differentiate between mono-, di- and polysaccharides. Give examples of
application of glucose, starch and cellulose based on their properties. Write the reaction equations
that characterize the chemical properties of glucose (complete or partial oxidation, reduction,
alcoholic and lactic acid fermentation, esterification and heating), sucrose (complete oxidation,
hydrolysis), starch (acid hydrolysis and fermentation), and cellulose (complete oxidation,
hydrolysis, esterification), photosynthesis. Substantiate the similarity and difference between starch
and cellulose in composition, structure and properties. Apply the knowledge to select the method of
detection of glucose (reaction with ammonia hydroxide solution of silver (I), the reaction with
copper (II) hydroxide) and starch (reaction with iodine).
Amino acids.
To know: The composition and the structure of amino acids molecules, nomenclature,
properties, methods of preparation and application. The concepts of amphoteric amino acids,
bipolar ion; di-, tri-, polypeptides, peptide bond.
To be able to:Name amino acid according to the IUPAC nomenclature. Write structural
formulas of amino acids (glycine and alanine; reaction equations that characterize the chemical
properties of amino acids (reaction inorganic acids, bases; formation of di-, tri- and polypeptides).
Substantiate the amphoteric properties of amino acids, formation of bipolar ion. Compare the
structure and chemical properties of amino acids with carboxylic acids and amines.
Proteins.
To know: The structure of proteins, their properties, application, color reactions for
proteins.
To be able to: Characterize the processes of proteins hydrolysis and denaturation. Apply the
knowledge to select the method of protein detection (xanthoproteic test and biuret test).
Synthetic macromolecular substances and polymeric materials based on them.
To know: The concept of polymer, monomer, elementary unit, degree of polymerization.
Classification of high-molecular substances; methods of the synthesis of high-molecular substances;
structure and properties of polymers; thermoplastic polymers and plastics based on them; the
concept of natural and synthetic rubbers, synthetic fibers; importance of polymers in industry and
daily life.
To be able to: Classify polymers according to the way of preparation (natural, artificial,
synthetic); heat effect (thermoplastic); structure (linear, branched, reticulated). Write polymerization
reactions to form key polymers (polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride,
Teflon, phenol-formaldehyde resins, nylon, lavsan). Distinguish methods of synthesis of high-
molecular compounds (polymerization and condensation). Compare the properties of natural
(cotton, linen, silk, wool), synthetic (artificial silk viscose and acetate) and synthetic fibers (nylon,
polyester). Substantiate the relationship between the properties and the application of polymers.
Calculations in chemistry.