Physical Chemistry 1 (5cr)
Course unit code: C-10122-KEM--240
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
Objectives
The aim of the course is to elaborate the previously learned knowledge of chemical thermodynamics. Student recognizes what thermodynamics is and why it is so useful. Student can explain the contents of the basic concepts and principal rules of thermodynamics. Student can apply the basic rules of thermodynamics to ideal gas processes, i.e. for calculating work, heat and other thermodynamic quantities and for simple phase changes. Student can explain why chemical processes proceed to certain direction. Student can interpret phase diagrams and explain which factors determine the stabilities of phases, recognizes the differences between real and ideal systems and recognizes the special properties of electrolyte solutions.
Content
Core content Laws of thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, properites of real gases. Calculating entrypy changes for the system and its surroundings in different situations and chemical reactions. Gibbs and Helmholtz energies. Conditions for spontaneous processes. Chemical potential. Phasediagrams. Relative stabilities for solid substances, liquids and gases. Theoretical background of phase diagrams. Ideal and real solutions, colligative properties.Special characteristics of electrolyte solutions. Activities and activity coefficients in electrolyte solutions. Ionic strength. Complementary knowledge Mathematical properties of state functions. Real gas laws and their applications ranges.Differential equations for state functions and the interconnections of thermodynamic quantities with each other. Partially miscible solutionsThe effect of ionic strength to solubility and equilibrium concentrations.
Further information
The course is only intended for degree students.