Download Basic Physical Chemistry 3

Basic Physical Chemistry 3(2-1) (CHM 1102)
Course Level:
1
Course Credit:
3CU
Description:
This course provides a systematic treatment of classical thermodynamics with an emphasis on
applications of the first and second laws to chemical and physical changes. Applications are
made to chemical equilibrium, electrochemical cells, and other spontaneous processes.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
1. Apply physical chemistry principles to practical laboratory experiments
2. Perform accurate and quantitative measurements,
3. Analyze data statistically and assess reliability of results.
4. Interpret experimental results and draw reasonable conclusions.
5. Explain the laws of classical thermodynamics.
6. Apply the laws of thermodynamics to chemical phenomena, including electrochemical
cells and phase diagrams.
Course Outline
Content
Properties of gases, including the kinetic theory.
Hours
15
Chemical kinetics: First- and general–order reactions.
15
Electrolytes as a basis for the concept of activity and activity 15
coefficient.
Thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium; electrochemical cells; 15
phase equilibria.
Mode of delivery
The course will be lecture-oriented with tests, assignments and practicals.
Assessment
Assignments, tests and practicals
Final examination
40%
60%
Reading list
 JENKINS, H. D. B. (2007): Chemical Thermodynamics at a Glance. Wiley-Blackwell
 ADAMSOM, A. W. & GAST A. P. (1997). Physical Chemistry of Surfaces. 6th edition.
John Wiley & Sons Inc. New York.
 DYKSTRA C. E., (1997). Physical Chemistry, A modern Introduction. International
edition. Prentice Hall International Inc, USA.
 ERBIL, H. Y. (2006). Surface Chemistry of solid and liquid interfaces.

RAFF, L. M. (2001). Principles of Physical Chemistry. Prentice Hall, New Jersey, ISBN
0-13-027805-X.