Physical Chemistry is concerned with the application of physics to the study of chemical systems. Through physical chemistry one can understand and predict the behaviour of chemical systems, thereby allowing these systems to be optimised. This module will provide an introduction to kinetics (how fast chemical reactions happen) and to the fundamental concepts and reasoning of quantum mechanics.
Pre-requisite(s): CHEM1050 and (CHEM1056 or NATS1005)
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
Rates of chemical reaction; Determination of rate laws; Isolation & initial rate methods; Integrated rate laws; Temperature dependence of reaction rates;Elementary & consecutive reactions; Approach to equilibrium; The steady state concept; Rate law of complex mechanisms;The rate determining step; Unimolecular reactions; Enzyme kinetics; Probability and probability amplitudes;Position and momentum
wavefunctions; Energy; Particle in a box; Confined states; 3D box; Degeneracy
Lectures, small group tutorials and laboratory sessions.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 9 |
| Online Course | 12 |
| Problem Classes | 9 |
| Wider reading or practice | 35 |
| Practical | 30 |
| Revision | 20 |
| Tutorial | 5 |
| Assessment tasks | 20 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 10 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Peter Atkins and Julio de Paula. Elements of Physical Chemistry.
Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula, and James Keeler. Atkins' Physical Chemistry.
Final exam, tutorials and laboratory marks. The latter are accumulated under the co-requisite lab module.
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Laboratory practicals | 30% |
| Assessed Tutorials | 10% |
| Final Assessment | 60% |
Repeat type: Internal & External