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CHM103Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Introductory Physical Chemistry

This course introduces fundamental principles of physical chemistry. It covers units and dimensions, the gaseous state of matter, and solid and liquid states. Students will explore solutions, phase equilibria, and various separation techniques. The course aims to develop a strong understanding of energy relationships in chemical reactions and factors affecting equilibrium systems. Emphasis is placed on applying mathematical concepts and standard procedures to solve physical chemistry problems, with practical exercises and laboratory facilities available.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Physical ChemistryStates of MatterSolutionsPhase EquilibriaGases

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Units and Dimensions

2

Gaseous State

3

Ideal Gases

4

Real Gases

5

Solid State

6

Liquid State

7

Solutions

8

Phase Equilibria

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

5h

Unit 1: Units and Dimensions

3 study hours
  • •Understand the need for SI units and their importance in scientific calculations.
  • •Learn to state basic and derived SI units.
  • •Practice deriving dimensions and SI units for physical quantities using appropriate equations.

Unit 2: SI Prefixes

2 study hours
  • •Explain how multiples and sub-multiples of SI units are obtained.
  • •Describe the rules for writing SI units correctly.
  • •Practice converting non-SI units into SI units.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 3: Separation Techniques

3 study hours
  • •Identify key apparatus used in chemistry labs and explain their uses.
  • •Describe various techniques for separating mixtures.
  • •Understand the key elements of reporting practical work in chemistry.
Week
3

Module 2: Gaseous State of Matter

3h

Unit 1: Gases

3 study hours
  • •Describe the properties of matter in the gaseous state.
  • •State Boyle's and Charles' laws accurately.
  • •Apply gas laws to determine unknown variables among pressure, volume, and temperature.
Week
4

Module 2: Gaseous State of Matter

3h

Unit 2: Ideal Gases

3 study hours
  • •Define an ideal gas and derive the ideal gas equation.
  • •Calculate pressure, volume, temperature, or amount of gas using the ideal gas equation.
  • •State Dalton's law of partial pressures and Graham's law of effusion.
Week
5

Module 2: Gaseous State of Matter

4h

Unit 3: The Kinetic Theory of Gases

4 study hours
  • •State the postulates of the kinetic theory of gases.
  • •Derive the expression for pressure using kinetic theory.
  • •Calculate average kinetic energy, number density, and root mean square speed.
Week
6

Module 2: Gaseous State of Matter

3h

Unit 4: Real Gases

3 study hours
  • •State the differences in behavior between real and ideal gases.
  • •Deduce the Van der Waals equation.
  • •Define critical temperature, critical pressure, and critical volume.
Week
7

Module 2: Gaseous State of Matter

3h

Unit 5: Liquefaction of Gases

3 study hours
  • •Define liquefaction and state the principles of liquefaction methods.
  • •Explain the nature of intermolecular forces.
  • •Discuss the effect of intermolecular forces on condensation of gases into liquids and solids.
Week
8

Module 3: Solid and Liquid States of Matter

3h

Unit 1: Solid States and Solid Types

3 study hours
  • •Define lattice, basis, unit cell, primitive and non-primitive cells.
  • •Describe the seven crystal systems and the fourteen Bravais lattices.
  • •Identify the face, corner, edge, face-center and body-center in a cube.
Week
9

Module 3: Solid and Liquid States of Matter

3h

Unit 2: Nature of Bonds in Solids

3 study hours
  • •State crystal planes in terms of Miller indices.
  • •State Bragg's law.
  • •Describe the determination of crystal structure by X-ray diffraction.
  • •Examine the types of bonds in solids.
Week
10

Module 3: Solid and Liquid States of Matter

3h

Unit 3: Structures of Crystals

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the structures of ionic, covalent, and metallic crystals.
  • •Describe the types of semiconductors.
  • •Explain the molecular velocities
Week
11

Module 3: Solid and Liquid States of Matter

3h

Unit 4: Liquids

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of a liquid and compare liquids with gases and solids.
  • •Explain the structure of liquids.
  • •State the significance of surface tension and viscosity of liquids.
Week
12

Module 3: Solid and Liquid States of Matter

3h

Unit 5: Other Properties of Liquids

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the dependence of vapor pressure, boiling point, and molar enthalpy of vaporization on molecular interactions.
  • •State and explain Trouton's Rule.
  • •Discuss the types of liquid crystals and their applications.
Week
13

Module 4: Solutions and Phase Equilibria

3h

Unit 7: Phase Rule

3 study hours
  • •Define phase, component, and degree of freedom.
  • •Calculate the number of phases, components, and degrees of freedom in a system.
  • •State and deduce the phase rule.
  • •Explain the distribution of molecular speeds

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Modules 2 and 3 state of matter concepts

2

Practice unit conversions from Unit 1 weekly

3

Review all gas law calculations from Module 2

4

Focus on understanding phase diagrams from Unit 7

5

Solve all example problems in the textbook and TMAs

6

Create flashcards for key definitions and equations from each unit

7

Allocate specific study time for each module based on its complexity and your familiarity with the material

8

Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and share notes

9

Prioritize topics based on their weight in the final examination

10

Get enough sleep and manage stress to optimize cognitive function during the exam

11

Practice past questions and answers to get familiar with the exam format and difficulty level

12

Create a summary sheet of all important formulas and concepts for quick reference during the exam preparation

13

Make sure to understand all the concepts and theories behind the formulas, not just memorizing them

14

Solve all exercises at the end of each unit

15

Pay close attention to the tutor marked assignments and make sure you understand all the solutions

16

Attend all tutorials and ask questions

17

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