Physical ChemistryLaajuus (6 ECTS)

Objective

After completion of this course the student understands the concepts of physical chemistry included in the course and is able to to solve relevant problems in his/her own field, to apply this understanding as a necessary basis in later studies and to utilize it in future professional tasks.

Content

1. The release and absorption of heat in chemical reactions and phase transitions; the concept of enthalpy.
2. Assessing the spontaneity of chemical reactions and phase transitions.
3. Application of the concept of equilibrium: chemical reactions, phase equilibria, in addition e.g. ion exchange, extraction.
4. The factors affecting the rate of chemical reactions; quantitative assessment of reaction rates.
5. The following topics with different emphasis in different degree programmes:
- basics of surface chemistry: dispersion, colloids, surface-active agents
- radiochemistry and isotope techniques
- basics of electrochemistry

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. To define and descibe the concepts and phenomena included in the course in a qualitative way and to compute straightforward problems.
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Assessment criteria, good (3)

1. To state or describe the concepts and phenomena in one´s own words; to explain the origin and meaning of related equations; to critically evaluate different solutions
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Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

1. To characterize and model a phenomenon on the basis of reasonable assumptions; to analyze, evaluate and modify solutions and the model when needed.
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