Download CM1041 - Basic Physical Chemistry with Laboratory

Course Code & Title
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CM1041 Basic Physical Chemistry with Laboratory
Academic Units
:
4 AU
Pre-requisite
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H2 Chemistry or equivalent
Course Description
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CM1041 Basic Physical Chemistry with Laboratory
[Lectures: 39; Laboratory: 18; Tutorial: 6; Pre-requisite: H2 Chemistry or equivalent; Academic Units: 4]
Learning Objectives
The fundamental concepts and organizing principles of physical chemistry provide the basis for all aspects of chemistry and
related fields, including analytical, inorganic, organic and bio-related chemistry. It can give rigorous and detailed explanations
of many chemical phenomena. Coupled with mathematical models, physical chemistry can provide quantitative results and
predictions to simulate and stimulate experiments. Selected physical chemistry topics covered in H2/A-level Chemistry will be
reviewed and extended with additional concepts in thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics and catalysis.
Content
The Gaseous State – Ideal Gas and Real Gases; Liquids, Solids and Molecular Interactions; Equilibria (including Solubility
Product); Chemical Energetics - Basic concepts of the First Law and an Introduction to the Second Law, including Entropy and
Free Energy; Equilibrium Electrochemistry (including Redox Reactions); Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis.
Course Outline
S/N Topic
1
The Gaseous State – Ideal and Real Gases
2
Liquids, Solids, and Molecular Interactions
3
Chemical and Ionic Equilibria (including Solubility
Product)
4
Chemical Energetics – The First Law; Basic Concepts
and Thermochemistry
5
Chemical Energetics – Introduction to the Second Law,
including Entropy and Free Energy
6
Equilibrium Electrochemistry (Including Redox
Reactions)
7
Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis
8
NMR Spectroscopy
Lecture Hours
4
4
5
6
6
6
6
2
Tutorial Hours
1
1
1
1
1
1
Learning Outcomes
Students should be able to:
Explain and calculate with the kinetic theory for ideal gas, and understand the characteristics of real
gases.
Explain the molecular interactions leading to liquids and solids.
Explain, apply and calculate chemical and ionic equilibria and the various constants that are important in quantitative
analytical chemistry.
Explain and apply the First Law of Thermodynamics, and be able to calculate energy changes in chemical reactions.
Explain and apply to some simple systems the concepts of entropy, free energy, and their connection to the Second Law of
Thermodynamics.
Explain redox processes in terms of electron transfer and/or changes in oxidation number and be able to
perform calculations in electrolysis.
Explain, apply and calculate with basic concepts in reaction kinetics and catalysis.
Student Assessment
Students will be assessed by:
a. A final 2-hour written examination (50%)
b. Continuous assessment, including laboratory reports (50%)
Textbooks/References
P.W. Atkins and Julio de Paula, Physical Chemistry 9th Edn, Oxford University Press
D.C. Harris, Quantitative Chemical Analysis 7th Edn, W.H. Freeman