Download Chemistry 520 - Physical Chemistry

Chemistry 520 - Physical Chemistry
Winter Quarter, 1997
MWF 12:30-1:18 pm
2004 Evans Laboratory
Instructor:
Anne B. McCoy
office:
2108 Newman and Wolfrom Laboratory
phone:
292-9694
e-mail:
[email protected]
GTA:
Ellen Gundlach
office:
2120 Newman and Wolfrom Laboratory
e-mail:
[email protected]
Prerequisites:
Chemistry 211, 221 or 251, or equiv; Math 153 and Physics 113 or 133.
Text:
Tinoco, Sauer and Wang, Physical Chemistry, 3rd edition.
Other References:
Three books you may find helpful are your texts from General Chemistry, General Physics and
Calculus.
The following physical chemistry texts have been put on reserve at the Science and Engineering
Library.
R. A. Alberty and R. J. Silbey, Physical Chemistry [Slightly higher level text than Tinoco, et . al.]
P. W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, 5th edition. [Slightly higher level text than Tinoco, et . al.]
J. H. Noggel, Physical Chemistry [Slightly higher level text than the two above]
Tinoco, Sauer and Wang, Physical Chemistry, 2nd edition.
Grading:
Homework 20%, mid-quarter exams 25% each, final 30%
Topics:
We will be covering the material in the first five chapters of Tinoco, Sauer and Wang, Physical
Chemistry, third edition.
TOPIC
Reading
Approximate
Dates
0
Introduction to Physical
Chemistry
Chapter 1
January 6
1
The First Law of
Thermodynamics - Energy
is Conserved:
Chapter 2
January 8-17
Chapter 3
January 22 February 7
Chapter 4
February 10-28
Chapter 5
March 3-14
Mechanisms for energy
conversion - work and heat
Variables of state;
Equations of state and
Enthalpy and energy
changes
Chemical reactions and
Thermochemistry
2
The Second and Third Laws
The second law; The Carnot
cycle and Entropy
Molecular interpretation of
entropy
The third law
Gibbs free energy
Applications
3
Free Energy and Chemical
Equilibrium
Ideal gases
Solutions
Standard free energy and The
equilibrium constant
Temperature dependence
Applications
4
Free Energy and Physical
Equilibrium (as time
permits)
Phase equilibria
Surfaces, Membranes and
Surface tension
Colligative properties
Exams:
There will be two 90 minute midterm exams, each counting 25% of the final grade and a final exam
counting 30%. The exams are tentatively scheduled for:
1st Midterm: Tuesday February 4,7-8:30 P.M.
2nd Midterm: Tuesday February 25, 7-8:30 P.M.
Final Exam: Tuesday March 18, 11:30-1:18, 2004 Evans Lab (time set by the University)
Homework:
Weekly homework problems will count 20% of your final grade. It is in your interest to make sure
your work is legible and your reasoning clear. Students are encouraged to work together on the
homework problems, but each student should hand in his or her own solution. The submitted
work should reflect the student's level of understanding. Homework assignments are due by 5:00
P.M. on due date and can be turned in either at my office or in class. LATE HOMEWORK WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED without prior consent of the instructor. Solutions for the homework will be
posted in the display case on the east wall of the second floor of Celeste, copies will be available
on the first floor of the Science and Engineering Library and on the World Wide Web.
Weekly Review Sessions:
These are optional, but you are strongly encouraged to attend. During this time, the TA will work
through problems similar to the homework problems and discuss topics that the students would
like to review. One of the review sessions will be held at 1:30-2:18 on Mondays. A second one
will be scheduled to minimize student conflicts.
Office Hours:
The instructor's office hours are in her office, 2108 Newman and Wolfrom Lab (292-9694), 3-4
P.M. Mondays, 1-2 P.M. Tuesdays and 2-3 P.M. Wednesdays
The TA's office hours will be the weekly review sessions. The times of these review sessions and
the TA's office hour will be announced during the first week of class.
Chemistry 520 Homepage:
A Homepage for this course has been established at "http://www.chemistry.ohio-state.edu" under
the subcategory "courses." Course information, copies of handouts and solutions to problem sets
and exams will be posted in this area. Files will be posted in .html and/or .pdf format (which can
be viewed and printed using acrobat reader). Copies of this information will also be available either
outside the instructor's office (2108 Newman Wolfrom Lab) or in the 520 display case in Celeste.