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 IIA | ||
Code | CHEM261 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr G Sedghi Chemistry G.Sedghi@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
CHEM152 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY |
Aims |
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• To explain the application of the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics to chemical reactions. • To reinforce the basic ideas on factors affecting the rates of chemical reactions and quantify the kinetics. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate an understanding of the laws of thermodynamics and how they can be applied to thermochemical calculations |
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(LO2) Show ability to employ the methods of chemical kinetics to describe and analyse the time-dependence of chemical processes. |
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(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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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 19 lectures (50 minutes). The material presented at the lectures and its application for solving problems is supported by three 2-hour workshops. |
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. |
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 |
18 |
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21 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 54 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
formal examination | 90 minutes | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Tutorials and assignments Standard UoL penalties apply for late submission. There is no re-submission opportunity. These assignments are not marked anonymously. | 3 sets | 20 |