Physical Chemistry in Process Engineering (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student can
- apply the basic concepts and phenomena of Physical Chemistry
- explain the laws of homogenous and heterogeneous mixtures
- understand principles of pure matter and ideal phase equilibrium
- apply surface and colloid chemistry
- explain electric chemistry

Content (course unit)

- gas equations (general, the Van der Waals and Virial)
- state of matter
- phenomena such as viscosity, solubility, surface tension, diffusion, cohesion, adhesion, adsorption
- phase equilibrium

Prerequisites (course unit)

General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Laboratory Work

Exam schedules

You can pass the course by week tests or resits. You cannot resit week tests.
Week tests:
1. 6.9.2016 The states of matter + Gas equations, 1 question/6 points
2. 13.9.2016 The phenomena of Physical Chemistry, 2 questions/12 points
3. 22.9.2016 Colligative Properties, surface chemistry, 2 questions/12 points
Resits: 22nd November 2016 and 17th January 2017

Evaluation methods and criteria

The evaluation of the course
max 30 p (minimum. 40% ; 12p)
Timing:
Week tests:
1. 6.9.2016 The states of matter + Gas equations, 1 question/6 points
2. 13.9.2016 The phenomena of Physical Chemistry + Colligative properties, 2 questions/12 points
3. 22.9.2016 Colligative Properties, surface chemistry,Distribution coefficient, 2 questions/12 points
Labs: 27.9.2016/29.9.2016 and 4.10.2016
The reports of labs are evaluated: passed
Week tests (30 p)together:
0-11 0
12-15 1
16-19 2
20-23 3
24-27 4
28-30 5
The points of week tests and working in the labs, all together, give your credit. You cannot resit week tests.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Exercises at school and home
Labs

Learning materials

The material of this course is mainly in the Tabula

Content scheduling

Week
35 Introduction, The states of matter; Gas equations (general, the Van der Waals and Virial), 6 hours
36 The phenomena of Physical Chemistry, 6 hours
37 Colligative properties, 6 hours
38 Surface and colloid chemistry, 6 hours; Safety issues for labs (3h)
39 Labs, 6 hours per a group
40 Labs, 3 hours per a group, 3h Reports, Evaluation

Further information

The students have to study independently
- Redox potential and the electrochemical series
- Electrochemical cell (principle, structure of the cell, applications)
- pH-electrode (principle, structure of the cell, applications)

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knowledge of the most essential phenomena and related units of Physical Chemistry. Capability to analyse, when quided, simple tasks related phenomena similar to discussed examples. Min total points 12 from the week tests, and the working of the labs.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

In addition, capability to apply the principles to new situations. Can use the terminology and models of Physical Chemistry in a correct way. Min total points 20 from the week tests, and the working of the labs.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Furthermore, versatile and fluent ability to analyse phenomena realizing the limitations related to theories in use. Min total points 28 from the week tests, and the working of the labs.