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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Chemistry

610-210 Physical Chemistry

Note:

Credit cannot be gained for both 610-210 and 610-211.

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Dr M. L. Gee

Prerequisite/s:

610-121 + 610-122, or 610-141 + 610-142.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

24 lectures (3 per week for 8 weeks), 33 hours practical work, 6 tutorials

Objectives:

On completion of 610-210 the student should:

  • understand and be able to apply the laws of thermodynamics and to make appropriate use of the concepts of entropy and free energy in both chemical and biological systems;

  • understand the relationship between molecular spectra and structure and be able to use spectroscopic data to derive qualitative molecular information;

  • be able to interpret from experimental data the rate expressions for reactions, including enzyme catalyzed reactions;

  • be able to establish reaction mechanisms from reaction order;

  • have developed experimental, observational, and report writing skills in the laboratory.

Content:

Thermodynamics, kinetics, spectroscopy.

Assessment:

One 3-hour written examination at the end of Semester 2 and assignments not exceeding six pages. Practical work must be completed satisfactorily before credit for the subject can be granted.

Prescribed Texts:

  • Atkins P. W., Physical Chemistry, 5th ed., OUP 1994.
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