CHEM 548 - Physical Chemistry II

Institution:

Wichita State University

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

CHEM 548. Physical Chemistry II A continuation of CHEM 546 focusing on macroscopic physical theories in chemistry and their relation to quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. Postulates of thermodynamics. The first law of thermodynamics. Thermochemistry. Thermodynamic cycles. Entropy and the second law of thermodynamics. Microscopic interpretation of entropy. The third law of thermodynamics. Absolute entropies. Free energies. Standard states. Method of thermodynamic potentials. Phase equilibria. Solution. Activity. Electrolyte solutions and Debye-Huckle theory. Chemical equilibrium. Direction of reaction spontaneity. Equilibrium constants in terms of standard free energies and partition functions. Reaction rate laws. Experimental methods in chemical kinetics. Reaction mechanisms. Pre-equilibrium and steady state approximation. Chain reactions. Catalysis. Gas-phase dynamics. Potential energy surfaces. Transition state theory. Reaction kinetics in solution. Prerequisite: CHEM 546.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wichita.edu

Phone Number:

(316) 978-3456

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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