2981 (v.5) Physical Chemistry 272

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Area:	Department of Applied Chemistry
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7040 (v.6) Chemistry 102 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Transport phenomena and Ionic electrochemistry. Conductivity, mobility, transport numbers. Potentiometry. Electrochemical cells. Surface chemistry - General principles relating to surfaces. The liquid state. Solid-gas interface. Liquid-vapour and liquid-liquid interfaces. Solid-liquid interface. Applications of surface chemistry.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have developed a rigorous knowledge of physicochemistry in the specific fields of electrochemistry and surface chemistry and will be able to use kinetics and thermodynamics theory to rationalize the dynamic and steady-state behaviour of chemical systems, show an appreciation of the principles of surface chemistry and understand its relevance in important industrial applications, and employ practical expertise in physical chemistry to undertake reliable and robust experiments that may be used in practical problem solving situations within the chemical profession.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	James and Pritchard, 1974, 'Practical Physical Chemistry', 3rd Edition, Longman. Alberty, R. A., 1987, 'Physical Chemistry', 7th Edition, Wiley. Adamson, A.W., 1990, 'Physical Chemistry of Surfaces', 5th Edition, Wiley. Castellan, G. W., 1983, 'Physical Chemistry', Addison-Wesley.
Unit Texts:	Atkins, PW, and de Paula, J, 2002, 'Atkins Physical Chemistry', Oxford University Press. Laidler, K. J., and Meiser, J. H., 1999, 'Physical Chemistry', 3rd Edition, Houghton Mifflin. Aylward, G and Findlay, T, 2002, 'SI Chemical Data Book', 5th Edition, Wiley. Physical Chemistry 201 and 271 and 202 and 272 Tutorial Problems, Curtin University. Kirkup, L, 1994, 'Experimental Methods', Wiley. Shaw, D. J., 1992, 'Introduction to Colloid and Surface Chemistry', 3rd Edition, Butterworths.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Mid Semester Test 10%. Tutorial attendance and performance 20%. Final Examination 70%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y