Learning objectives
Introducing the students of physics to the basic elements of the physical chemistry
Prerequisites
<br />Notions of thermodynamics, general chemistry, general physics and mathematical analysis
Course unit content
<br />Reminds of thermodynamic concepts. Equilibrium conditions in terms of <br />thermodynamic potentials (U,H,F,G). Multi-phase multi-component systems. <br />Extensive and intensive variables. Partial quantities and chemical <br />potentials. Gibbs-Duhem equation. Chemical potentials and equilibrium <br />conditions in multi-phase systems with more than one component. Equilibria <br />in chemical reacting systems. Equilibrium constants. Multiple equilibria. <br />Interface energy and equilibrium conditions (Ostwald and Gibbs-Thomson <br />equations). Phase rule and some applications. Thermodynamic quantities as <br />estimated from calorimetric data. Thermal analysis. Standard thermodynamic <br />quantities. Nernst heat theorem and the third law of thermodynamics. State <br />equations in real systems. Concepts of fugacity and activity in gaseous <br />and condensed systems. Experimental determination of molar partial <br />quantities. <br />State diagrams of multi-phase systems with one, two and three independent <br />components. Clausius-Clapeyron equation and its generalization. <br />Intermediate phases and existence regions (phenomenological approach). <br />Stoichiometry defect in compound crystals. Ideal, regular and non-regular <br />solutions. Invariant transitions (eutectic and peritectic systems).<br />First-order phase transitions (brief description). Chemical kinetics: <br />brief mention of collision theory of reaction rates and activated states. <br />Problems and examples of application.<br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
<br />Lecture notes. As to suggested further reading:<br />G.W.Castellan, Physical Chemistry, Addison-Wesley, London, 1964 (selected chapters)
Teaching methods
oral lectures and oral examinations
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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