CHM214 Physical Chemistry (8)
AbstractPhysical Chemistry is the study of the underlying physical principles that govern the structure and properties of matter. It's a fascinating subject, since it provides many of the tools necessary to understand why materials and chemical systems behave as they do. This subject builds on knowledge introduced in Chemistry 1B with the development of quantitative descriptions for processes which occur at the atomic and molecular level. Concepts that are explored include: the structure of matter; the thermodynamic driving force for chemical reactions; the kinetics of chemical reactions; the relationship between electrochemical behaviour and the nature of electrodes and electrolytes; interfacial processes; and quantum mechanics, at a descriptive level.
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| Session 2 | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | | Distance* | Wagga Wagga Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: CHM214
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Wine and Food Sciences |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to interpret the physical properties of matter, both descriptively and mathematically;
Be able to determine the thermodynamic changes that occur during chemical reactions, and have developed an understanding of the impetus for chemical reactions;
Be able to determine the mechanism by which a chemical reaction proceeds;
Be able to relate the nature of electrolyte systems to electrochemical behaviour and perform calculations using cell potentials;
Be able to relate the nature of chemical interfaces to colloidal and surface processes;
Be able to express a conceptual understanding of quantum chemistry;
Be able to employ skills in the evaluation, interpretation and reporting of experimental data. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
The structure of matter;
Thermodynamics;
Chemical kinetics;
Electrochemistry;
Surface chemistry;
Quantum chemistry. |
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school.
Laboratory work and tutorials will be conducted at the residential school. Time allowance will be made for students to access resources such as the library during the residential school.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
