Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Physical Chemistry II | ||
Code | CHEM260 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr GR Darling Chemistry Darling@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 5 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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• To explain the application of the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics to chemical reactions. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Discuss the difference between ideal and real gases. |
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(LO2) Discuss the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics in the context of chemical reactions. |
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(LO3) Carry out thermochemical calculations involving enthalpy, entropy and Gibbs free energy. |
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(LO4) Calculate equilibrium constants from thermodynamic data. |
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(LO5) Discuss the concept of the chemical potential and its application under ideal and non-ideal conditions. |
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(LO6) Analyse experimental data for the determination of reaction orders and rate coefficients, using appropriate methods depending on the type of data available. |
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(LO7) Derive and apply rate equations and integrated rate equations for 0th, 1st and 2nd order reactions. |
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(LO8) Show an understanding of activation barriers and apply the Arrhenius equation. |
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(LO9) Describe qualitatively and quantitatively the kinetics of simple parallel, consecutive, and equilibration reactions. |
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(LO10) Apply the pre-equilibrium and steady state approximations. |
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(LO11) Describe different decay processes of photoexcited states and analyse them quantitatively. |
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(LO12) Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of quantum mechanics, including operators and wavefunctions. |
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(LO13) Show an understanding of molecular energy levels and the forms of spectroscopy which involve transitions between them. |
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(LO14) Compute basic properties of diatomics, eg bond lengths, from molecular spectra. |
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(LO15) Use mathematical procedures and graphs for quantitative data analysis and problem solving. |
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(LO16) Present and discuss the solution to problems in a small-group environment. |
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(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification |
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(S3) Numeracy/computational skills - Reason with numbers/mathematical concepts |
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(S4) Numeracy/computational skills - Confidence/competence in measuring and using numbers |
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(S5) Numeracy/computational skills - Problem solving |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This module consists of 37 lectures (50 minutes), to be complemented by three revision lectures at the end of term. The material presented at the lectures and its application for solving problems is supported by six 1-hour tutorials given over the two semesters at times to be published. Students are expected to prepare the answers to tutorial problem questions before the tutorials, discuss them during the tutorials and submit answers to assignment problem questions after each tutorial. |
Syllabus |
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Thermodynamics 1. Revision of material in Chem152: Ideal gas equation, standard states, first law of thermodynamics, heat & work, enthalpy, Hess' law cycles, entropy, Gibbs energy, equilibrium constant. Examples of calculations using tables of thermodynamic data. Kinetics 1. Revision of material in Chem152: Chemical reaction rates, rate equation, reaction orders, integrated rate equations, half-life, activation energy barriers and Arrhenius equation. Quantum mechanics 1. Basic postulates of quantum mechanics and their interpretation, including: wave-functions and Born interpretation and Heisenberg uncertainty relations. Spectroscopy 1. The basics of spectra formation: transitions, energy scales, line widths. Photochemistry 1. Dissociation induced by electronic transitions: Bound - bound and bound - free
(continuum) transitions. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
40 |
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46 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 104 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
formal examination | 180 minutes | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Tutorials and assignments Standard UoL penalties apply for late submission. There is no re-submission opportunity. These assignments are not marked anonymously. | 20 |