Physical Chemistry (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• understands energy and phase transitions
• understands spontaneity and equilibrium
• is familiar with chemical and phase equilibrium
• is familiar with reaction kinetics
• knows the basics of surface chemistry
• knows the basics of electrochemistry and analytical techniques
• is familiar with problem solving and critical thinking.

By achieving these objectives, students will develop a strong foundation in the principles and applications of physical chemistry, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for further studies or careers in chemistry and related fields.

Content

• Energy transfer in chemical reactions and phase transition
• The spontaneity of a chemical reaction and balance
• Chemical equilibrium, phase equilibrium, crystallisation, extraction, distillation, and colligative properties
• The factors affecting the rate of chemical reactions and reaction kinetics
• Basics of surface chemistry: dispersion, colloids, surface-active agents and viscosity
• Basics of electrochemistry and analytical techniques

Location and time

N/A

Materials

Material given by the teacher and material found on the Internet (open stax material)

Teaching methods

Lectures, compulsory homework assignments

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

No exams

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Guided lessons 48 h
Exams - h
Homework 30 h
Self study 57 h
Total: 135 h

Content scheduling

Part 1:
Energy transfer in chemical reactions and phase changes.
Spontaneity and equilibrium of a chemical reaction.
Equilibrium reactions, phase equilibria, crystallization, extraction and distillation, colligative properties.
Part 2:
Factors affecting the rate of a chemical reaction and reaction kinetics.
Basics of surface chemistry: dispersions, colloids, surfactants and viscosity
Fundamentals of electrochemistry and analysis techniques

Further information

Lessons may be recorded in order to enable more flexible studies.

The use of artificial intelligence is permitted in homework assignments, but the use must be mentioned and it must be specified what was done with artificial intelligence.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Th student
• demonstrates a basic understanding of energy transfer and phase changes
• can explain the basic principles of spontaneity and equilibrium, but may have difficulty in applying them
• is able to define chemical equilibrium, but may have difficulty in calculating the equilibrium constant
• understands the basics of reaction kinetics
• can define the concepts of surface chemistry
• understands the basics of electrochemistry and analytical techniques, but may have difficulty with more advanced concepts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• demonstrates a good understanding of spontaneity and equilibrium and is able to apply thermodynamic concepts
• is able to calculate equilibrium constants and demonstrates a good understanding of phase equilibrium and colligative properties
• is able to analyse the factors affecting reaction rates and apply kinetic principles to predict reaction behaviour
• has a good understanding of surface chemistry concepts and their relevance to real world phenomena
• has a good understanding of electrochemistry and analytical techniques, including redox reactions and basic analytical methods
• demonstrates good problem solving and critical thinking skills when applying physical chemistry concepts to practical situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has an excellent understanding of energy transfer and phase transitions and is able to apply the concepts to complex problems
• has an excellent understanding of spontaneity and equilibrium and can apply thermodynamic principles to the analysis of chemical systems
• has an excellent understanding of chemical and phase equilibrium and is able to apply these concepts to a variety of chemical processes
• has an excellent understanding of reaction kinetics and is able to solve complex rate equations and explain reaction mechanisms
• demonstrates an excellent understanding of surface chemistry and is able to analyse and apply these concepts to explain different physical and chemical behaviours
• has an excellent understanding of electrochemistry and analytical techniques, including advanced topics and their application
• demonstrates excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills by effectively analysing complex physical chemistry problems.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

-

Assessment methods and criteria

Percentages based on the maximum 50 points given during the course.
Homework assignments
40 % = 1 (20 p)
52 % = 2 (26 p)
64 % = 3 (32 p)
76 % = 4 (38 p)
88 % = 5 (44 p)

Qualifications

Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
Fundamentals of Chemistry 2
Mathematics and Physics in Chemical Analysis