NWI-MOL135
Thermodynamics
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CursusNWI-MOL135
Studiepunten (ECTS)3
CategoriePB (Propedeuse)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; Moleculaire Wetenschappen;
Docenten
VorigeVolgende 4
Docent
drs. E.P.M. Heijmen
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Docent
ir. A.A. Hoekstra
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Docent
Y.J.M.M. Krijnen-van Rijckevorsel
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Examinator
dr. H.L.M. Meekes
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Contactpersoon van de cursus
dr. H.L.M. Meekes
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Collegejaar2021
Periode
KW2  (08-11-2021 t/m 30-01-2022)
Aanvangsblok
KW2
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
OpmerkingPhysical Chemistry 1
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
The student who has finished the course is able to solve basic thermodynamic problems in physical chemistry on the basis of the perception and experience gained, involving:
  • reversible and irreversible processes
  • colligative processes
  • entropy as a driving force
  • (electro)chemical reactions
  • efficiency of processes
  • Boltzmann statistics
Inhoud
The functionality of materials is determined by the properties of and the interactions between its molecules. In practice it is impossible to keep track of all these interactions because of the large number of molecules  in the material. Therefore, one describes the material properties in terms of macroscopic quantities as an average over large numbers of molecules.
In the course Thermodynamics the material properties are described in terms of temperature, pressure and volume, finally leading to the energy of the systems in terms of heat and work. It turns out that even without knowledge of the microscopic interactions between the molecules surprisingly many macroscopic thermodynamic properties can be understood and even forecast.
Two key notions are needed for that: Energy and entropy, which together form the free energy. Free energy is central in thermodynamics as it drives all kinds of processes like chemical reactions, phase transitions and osmosis.

Instructional Modes
each week:
2h lectures
1h tutor classes
2h exercise classes (tutorials)
1h lectures

 
Niveau

Voorkennis

Toetsinformatie
The written exam determines the final grade and consists of four problems, each divided into four sub-problems. All 16 sub-problems have an equal weight. Graphical Calculators are prohibited during the written exam.
Bijzonderheden
Graphical Calculators are prohibited during the written exam.
Verplicht materiaal
Boek
P.W. Atkins & Julio De Paula, Physical chemistry, 11th edition. Editions 9 and higher can also be used.
ISBN:978-0-19-876986-6
Titel:Atkin's Physical Chemistry
Auteur:Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula, James Keeler
Uitgever:Oxford University Press
Druk:11
Syllabus
Study guide available through course website at the start of the course.

Werkvormen
Lecture

Tutor classes

Tutorials

Toetsen
Tentamen
Weging1
ToetsvormTentamen
GelegenhedenBlok KW2, Blok KW3, Blok KW4