Physical Chemistry II 1200-1ZMCHF2W4

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,
- metal/solution interface,
- different kinds of electrodes,
- Nernst equation,
- elektromotive force and determination of physicochemical constants from EFM measurements,
- basic information on kinetics of the electrode reactions,
- chemical kinetics of simple and complex reactions, enzymatic reactions, Arrhenius equation,
- transition state theory, determination of the reaction rate, and reaction order
-properties of colloids,

Main fields of studies for MISMaP

chemistry

Type of course

obligatory courses

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

Mode

Classroom

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

Assessment criteria

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

Practical placement

not required

Bibliography

1. P.W. Atkins, Chemia Fizyczna. PWN
2. Praca zbiorowa, Chemia Fizyczna, PWN, Warszawa 1980
3. A. Kisza, Elektrochemia I. Jonika i Elektrochemia II. Elektrodyka, WNT, 2000,
4. A. Molski, Wprowadzenie do Kinetyki Chemicznej, WNT 2001.

Additional information

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