Prerequisites for Module
Basic Physical Chemistry.
Corequisite Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Precluded Modules
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Aims of Module
To introduce students to the Laws of Thermodynamics and reaction kinetics of simple systems.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Explain and apply the principles of the first law of thermodynamics.
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Calculate values of Delta H, Delta S, Delta G and K° for chemical reactions using various methods
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Calculate rate constants, reaction orders and activation energies for simple chemical reactions.
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Indicative Module Content
Thermodynamics: First Law, internal energy and work, state functions, Enthalpy, relationship between Delta H and Delta U, standard state, enthalpies of combustion and reaction, Hess's Law, Born-Haber cycle. Bond enthalpies. Heat capacity.
| The Second Law of Thermodynamics: statistical and classical approaches to entropy, entropy and spontaneity, calculation of Delta S. Definition of Gibbs Free Energy, practical uses Delta G, the Van't Hoff isotherm for ideal systems, K° and Kp, the Van't Hoff isochore. Chemical Kinetics: measurement of reaction rate, effect of concentration on rate, rate constant and order, rate equations for zero, first and second order reactions, experimental determination of order and realtion to mechanism. Effect of temperature on reaction rate, simple collision theory, Arrhenius equation, introduction to catalysis.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Assessment
| 2 | Tutorials/Seminars
| 11 |
Directed Study
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| 80 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 57 |
Mode of Delivery
This module is delivered via open/distance learning.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 2
| | Component 2 | 1,3
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Coursework (50%): problem solving and short response questions
Examination (50%)
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | ATKINS, P.W., 1998. Physical Chemistry. 6th ed. Oxford University Press.
| | 2. | SHRIVER, D.F., AND ATKINS, P.W., 1999. Inorganic Chemistry. 3rd ed. Oxford University Press.
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