Physical Chemistry I

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Chemical Thermodynamics Fundamental concepts of thermodynamics: systems, states, state variables, state/path function, intensive/extensive properties. First law of thermodynamics: heat and work, internal energy, enthalpy. Second and third laws of thermodynamics: entropy, free energies, adiabatic, isothermal, isobaric and reversible processes. Effect of change in state variables on some state/path functions. Application of chemical thermodynamics : spontaneity of reaction, Joule- Thomson effect, Carnot cycle and heat engine, Nernst equation, Gibbs energy function and equilibrium constants, phase rule, Clausius- Clapeyron equation. Chemical Kinetics Rate equations and rate constants, reaction mechanism and elementary reactions. Common reaction types: opposing reactions, consecutive reactions, parallel reactions, chain reactions. Reaction rate theories: Collision and absolute rate theories, activation energy, temperature dependence of rate constants, steady-state approximation, transition state theory. -- 1 of 2 --

目标

This module aims to familiarize students with fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and kinetics.

先修要求

General Chemistry I

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lectures will provide students with basic outlines of key concepts and guidance on further reading. Examples in Physical Chemistry itself as well as other chemistry subjects and real-life examples are utilized to illustrate the principles taught. Students are encouraged to present their answers to questions posed in lectures and problem sets in tutorial sessions.