Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Physical Chemistry IIA | ||
Code | CHEM261 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr G Sedghi Chemistry G.Sedghi@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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• To explain the application of the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics to chemical reactions. • To reinforce the basic ideas on factors affecting the rates of chemical reactions and quantify the kinetics. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Discuss the difference between ideal and real gases. |
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(LO2) Discuss the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics in the context of chemical reactions. |
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(LO3) Carry out thermochemical calculations involving enthalpy, entropy and Gibbs free energy. |
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(LO4) Calculateequilibrium constants from thermodynamic data |
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(LO5) Discuss the concept of the chemical potential and its application under ideal and non-ideal conditions. |
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(LO6) Analyse experimental data for the determination of reaction orders and rate coefficients, using appropriate methods depending on the type of data available |
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(LO7) Deriveand apply rate equations and integrated rate equations for 0th, 1st and 2ndorder reactions. |
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(LO8) Show an understanding of activation barriers and apply the Arrhenius equation. |
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(LO9) Describe qualitatively and quantitatively the kinetics of simple parallel, consecutive, and equilibration reactions. |
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(LO10) Apply the pre-equilibrium and steady state approximations. |
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(LO11) Describe different decay processes of photoexcited states and analyse their kinetics quantitatively. |
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(LO12) Use mathematical procedures and graphs for quantitative data analysis and problem solving. |
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(LO13) Present and discuss the solution to problems in a small-group environment. |
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(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification |
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(S3) Numeracy/computational skills - Reason with numbers/mathematical concepts |
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(S4) Numeracy/computational skills - Confidence/competence in measuring and using numbers |
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(S5) Numeracy/computational skills - Problem solving |
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(S6) Numeracy/computational skills - Numerical methods |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This module consists of 18 lectures (50 minutes). The material presented at the lectures and its application for solving problems is supported by three 1-hour tutorials. Students are expected to prepare the answers to tutorial problem questions before the tutorials, discuss them during the tutorials and submit answers to assignment problem questions after each tutorial. |
Syllabus |
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Thermodynamics 1. Revision of material in Chem152: Ideal gas equation, standard states, first law of thermodynamics, heat & work, enthalpy, Hess'' law cycles, entropy, Gibbs energy, equilibrium constant. Examples of calculations using tables of thermodynamic data. Kinetics 1. Revision of material in Chem152: Chemical reaction rates, rate equation, reaction orders, integrated rate equations, half life, activation energy barriers and Arrhenius equation. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
18 |
3 |
21 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 54 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
formal examination | 90 minutes | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Tutorials and assignments Standard UoL penalties apply for late submission. There is no re-submission opportunity. These assignments are not marked anonymously. | 3 sets | 20 |