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States of Matter
Gases: Ideal and real gases; theoretical models; liquefaction; critical region;
Liquids: viscosity; surface tension; refractive index
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Thermodynamics
Laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic parameters (Free energy, enthalpy, entropy) and relationships; reaction spontaneity; chemical equilibria and reaction quotient
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Phase equilibria
Phase diagrams; ideal and non-ideal solutions; miscible and immiscible systems; distillation; eutectics; thermal analysis
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Chemical Kinetics
Collision Model Theory, Reaction Rate Determination Methods; Kinetic versus thermodynamic control; energetics of reactions, catalysis; rate laws;
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Electrochemical concepts
Basic electrochemical cells, Nernst Equation; Electrolysis, electrode potentials and potentiometry; ; electrochemical applications
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Practical Physical Chemistry
The practical programme will involve (i) the investigation and measurement of physical properties of liquids, (ii) the determination of the enthalpies of processes, (iii) determination of equilibrium constants, (iv) phase equilibrium studies, (v) kinetic studies, and (vi) electrochemical measurements.
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Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula. (2017), Elements of physical chemistry, 7th. OUP, [ISBN: 9780198796350].
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Supplementary Book Resources |
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Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula, James Keeler. (2018), Physical chemistry, 11th. OUP, [ISBN: 9780198769866].
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David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Alan Campion. (2012), Principles of Modern Chemistry, 7th.. Brooks Cole, [ISBN: 9780840049315].
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W.L. Masterson, C.N. Hurley, E. Neth. (2012), Chemistry:Principles and Reactions, 7th.. Brooks Cole, [ISBN: 9781111572174].
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