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Fysikaalinen kemia (KEML0037), 5 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Fysikaalinen kemia Physical Chemistry |
| Course Winha code: | KEML0037 |
| Kurre acronym: | FykePB |
| Credits: | 5 |
| Type and level of course: | Professional studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 3.year |
| Implementation: | 1.period, 2.period |
| Semester: | 0607 |
| Language of tuition: | Suomi |
| Teacher: | Timo Laitinen |
| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
Course contents (core content level)
Thermochemistry and its applications, the spontaneity of reactions and phase transitions, the concept of chemical equilibrium; acids and bases, the concept of buffer solutions; solubility product; phases, the phase diagrams of pure substances and binary mixtures, theory of distillation; equilibrium electrochemistry: the spontaneity of electrochemical reactions, electromotive force, cell reaction, electrochemical corrosion; reaction kinetics: rate laws, the order of reaction, the dependence of reaction rates on temperature; adsorption isotherms.
Course contents (additional)
The influence of process conditions on the release and absorption of heat in chemical reactions and phase transitions; equilibrium constants in terms of concentration, partial pressure and activity; the effect of process conditions on the electromotive force, corrosion and redox potential, the theory of adsorption phenomena
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
After completion of this course the student understands the thermodynamic basis for thermochemistry and equilibrium chemistry, as well as the influence of process conditions on the equilibrium. In addition, he understands the fundamental concepts of electrochemistry and can apply electrochemistry in his own field of expertise. He also understands which factors may influence the rate of a chemical reaction and the extent of adsorption on a solid surface.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
The student knows how to calculate the equilibrium composition of a chemical reaction using as a starting point equilibrium constants in terms of concentration, partial pressure and activity
Recommended reading
Handouts of lectures
P. Atkins, Elements of physical chemistry, 4th edition, Oxford University Press.
Teaching and learning strategies
Class room teaching: 56 h
Laboratory exercises:
Exam: 4 h
Student individual workload (student workload analysis carried out 1/06): 73 h
Total: 133 h
Follow-up of the student workload analysis performed: -
Teaching methods and student workload
Assessment weighting and grading
The exercises during the course must be accepted as well as the final examination(s).
Related competences of the degree programme
Know-how in materials and surface treatment technology
Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills
Information acquisition skills and adaptation of new knowledge
Knowledge of environmental and labour protection