Basic Physical Chemistry (thermodynamics)-E2
| Numbering Code | U-LAS13 10004 LE60 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture |
| Target Year | Mainly 1st & 2nd year students | Target Student | For science students |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Wed.1 |
| Instructor name | Nguyen Thanh Phuc (Graduate School of Engineering Senior Lecturer) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
Physical chemistry is the discipline that studies the basic concepts and principles of the formation of molecules and substances, the nature and characteristics of chemical bonds and molecular structures, chemical equilibrium, and reaction rates. This course is designed as introductory physical chemistry, specifically aims to learn and understand the principles and applications of thermodynamics. The knowledge learned from this course will be the foundation for learning all areas of chemistry, including advanced-level physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. |
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| Course Goals |
・ To understand important thermodynamic quantities including the entropy and the free energies ・ To understand the laws of thermodynamics ・ To understand the phases of substances and the associated phase transitions ・ To be able to apply thermodynamics to physical and chemical equilibria |
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| Schedule and Contents |
The following topics will be covered. The order of topics and subtopics and the number of weeks allocated to each topic is subject to change, depending on the students’ understanding. 1. Introduction to thermodynamics [1 week] 2. Basic concepts of thermodynamics [1~2 weeks] The system, the surrounding, thermodynamic states, state functions, work, heat, heat capacities, enthalpy 3. Gas, ideal and real gases [1~2 weeks] 4. Spontaneous processes and thermodynamic equilibrium [2~3 weeks] The second law of thermodynamics, entropy, the Gibbs free energy 5. Phase and phase transitions [1~2 weeks] 6. Thermodynamics of chemical equilibrium [2~3 weeks] 7. Examples of chemical equilibrium [2~3 weeks] 8. Final examination 9. Feedback [1 week] |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | The evaluation will be based on assignments (quizzes, exercises, short tests, etc.) (30 points) and a final examination (70 points). | ||
| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students are responsible for the preparation and review of each class. | ||
| References, etc. |
Principles of Modern Chemistry, 8th Edition, D. W. Oxtoby, H. P. Gillis, L. J. Butler, (Cengage Learning), ISBN:1305079116 Atkins' Physical Chemistry, 11th Edition, P. Atkins, J. D. Paula, J. Keeler, (Oxford University Press), ISBN:0198769865 |
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