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CHEM 201 Introduction Class

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CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF

EASTERN AFRICA
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
CHEM 201
COURSE INTRODUCTION
Course description
The course examines the phase rule (variables required to define state of
a system) heat and work. It also reviews the first law of thermodynamics,
characteristics of a function of state, enthalpy, thermochemistry and
Hess’s law. Derivation of heat capacities(Cv and Cp) from the Kinetic
molecular theory of gases, Kirchhoff’s equations, Ideal gas calculations,
isothermal and adiabatic changes are examined. Brief introduction to the
second law of thermodynamics, the Gibb’s free energy and equilibrium
(free energy changes for chemical reactions) are given. It examines the
applications of thermodynamics to biology and other environmental
systems. This course includes practical session illustrating the different
topics covered. Laboratory manual will be provided to the students.

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Physical chemistry I looked at
equilibrium in ionic and salt solutions
together with balancing of redox
reactions.

Physical chemistry II looks into the effect


of temperature, pressure, volume and
heat on reactions.
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The unit has practicals, will have two
CATs and assignments.
Rubric:
CATs : 15 marks
Practicals: 10 marks
Assignments: 5 marks
Final exam 70 marks
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Week 1: Introduction

Introduction to the unit. Summary


of the topics covered.
Expectations of the students.

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Week 2: Energy: Some Basic
Principles
Law of conservation of energy
System & surroundings
Transfer of heat and thermal equilibrium
Exothermic and endothermic processes

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Week 3: Specific heat
capacity: Heating & Cooling
Specific Heat Capacity
Tables of specific heat capacity
Quantitative Aspects of Energy Transfer as
Heat
Using specific heat capacity
Problems
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Week 4/ CAT 1: Change of
State and Phase diagrams
Heat of Fusion
Heat of Vaporization
Energy and change of state
Introduction to phase equilibria
Calculations
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Week 5: The First Law of
Thermodynamics
Introduction to the first law of
thermodynamics
Pressure-Volume Work
Enthalpy
Energy and work
State functions
Calculations 9
Week 6: Enthalpy changes for
chemical reactions and calorimetry
Standard reaction enthalpy
Calculating the enthalpy change of a reaction
Constant pressure calorimetry
Using a coffee-cup calorimeter
Constant volume calorimetry
Calculations
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Week 7/ CAT 2: Thermochemistry
& Enthalpy Calculations
Hess’s Law
Energy level diagrams
Hess’s law problems
Standard enthalpies of formation
Enthalpy change for a reaction
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Week 8: Dispersal of energy –
Entropy
Introduction to entropy
Entropy & Energy dispersal
Absolute entropy
Standard entropy values
Entropy and spontaneity
Calculations
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Week 9: Gibbs Free Energy
and Spontaneity
The change in Gibbs free energy
Gibbs free energy, spontaneity & chemical
equilibrium
Gibbs free energy, reaction quotient and equilibrium
constant
Standard free energy of formation
Free energy & temperature
Calculations
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References
• Alberty, R. A., Robert J. S. and Moungi G. B.( 2004),Physical
Chemistry (4th Ed John Wiley.
• Atkins, P. and Julio de P.( 2002), Physical Chemistry (7th Ed.) W. H.
Freeman
• Atkins P. and Jones L. (2005) Chemical Principles (3rd ed.). New York:
W. H. F. Co.
• Raymond, C. Chemistry. (4th Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
• Journal of Chemical Education 1992 69 A224;
• Endeavour, 1993, 17 44.
• New Scientist, 1992, 136, 49.
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