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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Chemistry

610-310 Physical Chemistry

Note:

Credit can be gained for only one of 610-310, 610-311 or 610-313.

Credit Points:

16.0

Coordinator:

Dr F. Grieser

Prerequisite/s:

610-210 or 610-211

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

26 lectures (3 per week for 9 weeks), 39 hours practical work

Objectives:

On completion of 610-310 the student should:

  • comprehend the statistical principles of energy partition in molecular systems and their application to spectroscopy and equilibrium processes;

  • relate UV-visible spectroscopy to the fates of electronically excited molecules;

  • understand photodissociation processes, free radical formation, and the mechanisms of combustion reactions;

  • understand the main concepts of equilibrium electrochemistry and be able to apply electrochemical principles to interpret the behaviour of solutions and galvanic cells;

  • understand the nature of a surface and the phenomena of spreading behaviour of liquids, capillary rise, vapour pressure, superheating, crystal solubility and supersaturation;

  • understand the processes of micelle formation from surfactants and gas adsorption on solids;

  • have developed skills in experimental techniques and in instrumental methods of physical chemistry.

Content:

Statistical mechanics, electrochemistry, surface chemistry, photochemistry, chemical kinetics.

Assessment:

One 3-hour written examination at the end of Semester 1: assignments not exceeding 12 pages: practical work will be continuously assessed. Satisfactory completion of the practical work is necessary before credit can be granted for the subject.
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