Physical Chemistry II 1200-1CHFIZ2W4

The course comprises:
- properties of electrolyte solutions, specific and molar conductivity
- transport in the electrolyte solutions
- activity coefficient of electrolyte, dependence on the ionic strength,
- solvation of ions - Born theory,
- properties of metal/solution interface,
- different kinds of electrodes,
- electrochemical potential, Nernst equation,
- electromotive force and determination of physicochemical parameters from EFM measurements,
- basic information on the kinetics of the electrode reactions,
- kinetics of simple and complex chemical reactions, enzymatic reactions,
- the rates of reactions, rate laws and rate constants,
- Arrhenius equation, activated complex theory,
- determination of the reaction rate, and reaction order from experimental data
- properties of colloids,

Main fields of studies for MISMaP

chemistry

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Student should have a basic knowledge in mathematics and physics on the level required after the first year of Chemistry. Namely, student should be able to solve simple differential equations, calculate simple integrals, plot the course of basic mathematic functions. Student should have a basic knowledge in classical mechanics, electricity and general chemistry

Course coordinators

Magdalena Skompska

Learning outcomes

After the course the student:
- knows the basic terms and how to use them in electrochemistry and chemical kinetics,
- knows the main relationships in physical chemistry and how to use them to explain the physicochemical processes,
- knows and understands the basis of fundamental physicochemical processes,
- knows which experimental methods can be used in investigations of the physicochemical processes,
- is able to determine the fundamental physicochemical parameters from the experimental data

Symbols of education effects: K_W06, K_W14, K_U02, K_U03, K_U06, K_U15, K_U16, K_U27, K_K01, K_K02
Absence in 3 lectures in the semester is accepted.

Total student workload: 40 hours, consisting of:
1. class participation: 15 hours,
2. preparation for classes and exams: 20 hours
3. consultations with the lecturer: 5 hours

Assessment criteria

After the course, the student is obliged to pass the exam.
The exam is in written form and consists of two parts:
- test (5-6 questions). The student has to justify the chosen answer.
- 6-7 open questions.
According to the new study regulations, attendance in the lectures is mandatory. Absence in 4 lectures in the semester is accepted.

Practical placement

not required

Bibliography

1. P.W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press
2.T. Engel, P. Reid, Physical Chemistry, Pearson Education Inc. 2006.
3. V. S. Bagotsky, Fundamentals of Electrochemistry, Wiley, 2006.

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

Chemistry, full time 3 year programme leading to Bachelor's Degree

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 1200-1CHFIZ2W4 in USOSweb