CHEM-C1230 - Principles of Physical Chemistry, Lecture, 14.9.2021-2.11.2021

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student will be able to

  • calculate the thermodynamic quantities of chemical reactions and to explain the chemical equilibria using them
  • describe the working principle of an electrochemical cell and it s use for energy production and electrochemical analysis
  • calculate the phase equilibria of pure substances and to interpret simple phase diagrams
  • understand chemical kinetics of multi-step reactions and to solve the reaction rate law from elementary reactions
  • understand the basics of surface chemistry, especially phenomena on liquid surfaces.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 02.11.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kari Laasonen, Juha Oksa

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Thermodynamical quantities, chemical and electrochemical equilibria. Phase equilibria of pure substances. Phase equilibria of ideal and real mixtures. Simple phase diagrams. Multi-step chemical reactions and their kinetics, biokinetics. Surface chemistry, surface tension, adsorption on surfaces.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Homework and exam.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    5 cr = 135 h 

    The course consists of:

    - Lectures
    - Homework assignments
    - Midterm exams

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    T. Engel and R. Reid: 'Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermdynamics & Kinetics', 3rd ed. (Pearson) or T. Engel and R. Reid: 'Physical Chemistry', 3rd ed. (Pearson).

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I-II

    2021-2022 Autumn I-II

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