Chemical Thermodynamics

1. Understand and apply equations of state for gases.
2. Explain the nature and consequences of intermolecular forces.
3. Apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to chemical processes.
4. Calculate enthalpy, entropy, and free energy changes for chemical reactions.
5. Analyze chemical equilibrium in ideal and non-ideal systems.
6. Apply statistical mechanics to understand the behavior of gases.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Equation of state

   • Unit 1: Equation of state · 2 hours

     Review Boyle's law, Charles' law, and Dalton's law.. Solve problems using the ideal gas equation.. Understand the implications of van der Waals equation..

2. Week 2Module 1: Equation of state

   • Unit 2: Intermolecular forces · 2 hours

     Classify intermolecular forces based on different principles.. Understand the origin and effect of dipole forces.. Examine the different forms of London forces and their effects on molecules..

3. Week 3Module 1: Equation of state

   • Unit 3: Concepts in chemical thermodynamics · 2 hours

     Define thermodynamic system, surrounding, and boundary.. Classify thermodynamic properties and state functions.. Understand reversible and irreversible processes..

4. Week 4Module 2: First law of thermodynamics

   • Unit 1: First law of thermodynamics · 2 hours

     Understand the consequences of the first law of thermodynamics.. Calculate heat change at constant pressure and volume.. Solve problems on isothermal expansion of ideal and real gases..

5. Week 5Module 2: First law of thermodynamics

   • Unit 2: Thermochemistry · 2 hours

     Understand thermochemical equations and standard enthalpy of reactions.. Apply laws of thermochemistry to solve problems.. Understand and apply the Born Haber cycle..

6. Week 6Module 2: First law of thermodynamics

   • Unit 3: Second law of thermodynamics · 2 hours

     Understand the statements of the second law of thermodynamics.. Derive equations for entropy change of an ideal gas.. Analyze the Carnot cycle and calculate its efficiency..

7. Week 7Module 3:

   • Unit 1: The Second law of thermodynamics · 2 hours

     Discuss the zeroth and third laws of thermodynamics in detail.. Highlight the consequences of the laws.. Solve related problems..

8. Week 8Module 3:

   • Unit 2: Thermodynamic potentials · 2 hours

     Derive equations for total differentiation of internal energy.. Derive equations for total differentiation of enthalpy.. Derive equations for total differential of Helmholtz energy and Gibb free energy..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 3: Maxwell equation · 2 hours

     Derive Maxwell equations from first principles.. Apply Maxwell equations to solve chemical problems.. Understand the relationship between Maxwell's equation and Euler's test..

10. Week 10Module 4:

    • Unit 1: Feasibility of a chemical reaction · 2 hours

      Analyze the concepts associated with the feasibility of a chemical reaction.. Understand the Gibbs-Duhem equation.. Examine phase equilibrium and colligative properties..

11. Week 11Module 4:

    • Unit 2: Thermodynamics of mixtures · 2 hours

      Derive equations for thermodynamic functions of mixtures.. Understand equations for enthalpy, entropy, and free energy of mixtures.. Solve problems related to thermodynamics of mixtures..

12. Week 12Module 4:

    • Unit 3: Introduction to statistical thermodynamics · 2 hours

      Understand properties of macroscopic state.. Learn the postulates of statistical thermodynamics.. Derive equations relating partition functions to thermodynamic functions..

13. Week 13Final Revision

    • Final Revision · 4 hours

      Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments and TMAs.. Prepare for final examinations..