About this course: Chemical reactions underpin the production of pretty much everything in our modern world. But, what is the driving force behind reactions? Why do some reactions occur over geological time scales whilst others are so fast that we need femtosecond-pulsed lasers to study them? Ultimately, what is going on at the atomic level? Discover the answers to such fundamental questions and more on this course in introductory physical chemistry. The course covers the key concepts of three of the principal topics in first-year undergraduate physical chemistry: thermodynamics, kinetics and quantum mechanics. These three topics cover whether or not reactions occur, how fast they go and what is actually going on at the sub-atomic scale.
Created by: University of Manchester
Taught by: Patrick J O'Malley, D.Sc, Reader
Chemistry
Taught by: Michael W. Anderson, FRSC, Professor of Materials Chemistry
School of Chemistry
Taught by: Jonathan Agger, MRSC, Lecturer and Deputy Director of Outreach
Chemistry
| Commitment | 12-15 hours |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Thermodynamics I
This module explores thermodynamic definitions, the zeroth law of thermodynamics and temperature, the first law of thermodynamics and enthalpy, reversible expansion, and heat capacity.
7 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Leyendo: About Us
- Leyendo: Thermodynamics I Overview
- Video: Introduction
- Video: Thermodynamic Definitions
- Video: The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics and Temperature
- Video: The First Law of Thermodynamics and Enthalpy
- Video: Reversible Expansion
- Video: Heat Capacity
- Cuestionario de práctica: Thermodynamics I - Practice Quiz
- Video: Thermodynamics I Recap
WEEK 2
Thermodynamics II
This module explores the second law of thermodynamics and entropy, the second law of thermodynamics and spontaneity, the second law of thermodynamics and equilibrium, the third law of thermodynamics and absolute entropy, and Hess' Law.
7 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Leyendo: Thermodynamics II Overview
- Video: Thermodynamics II Introduction
- Video: The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Entropy
- Video: The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Spontaneity
- Video: The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Equilibrium
- Video: The Third Law of Thermodynamics and Absolute Entropy
- Video: Hess' Law
- Cuestionario de práctica: Thermodynamics II - Practice Quiz
- Video: Thermodynamics Recap
Graded: Thermodynamics Assessment
WEEK 3
Virtual Lab 1: Thermodynamics
This lab allows you to further explore thermodynamics.
2 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Video: Introduction to Experiment
- Video: Calorimeter Experiment
- Leyendo: Thermodynamics Lab Overview (Virtual Lab)
- Cuestionario de práctica: Thermodynamics Virtual Lab
- Leyendo: Thermodynamics Lab Solutions
WEEK 4
Chemical Kinetics I
This module explores the rate of reaction, stoichiometry and order, zero order reactions, first order reactions, second order reactions, determination of reaction order, and effect of temperature on reaction rate.
11 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Leyendo: Chemical Kinetics I Overview
- Video: Introduction to Chemical Kinetics I
- Video: Rate of Reaction
- Video: Stoichiometry and Order
- Video: Zero Order Reactions
- Video: First Order Reactions
- Video: Second Order Reactions
- Video: Determination of Reaction Order
- Video: Experimental Determination of Reaction Order
- Video: Examples of Measurements I
- Video: Examples of Measurements II
- Video: Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate
- Cuestionario de práctica: Chemical Kinetics I - Practice Quiz
WEEK 5
Chemical Kinetics II
This module explores complex reactions, steady-state approximation, and catalysis.
8 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Leyendo: Chemical Kinetics II Overview
- Video: Chemical Kinetics II Introduction
- Video: Complex Reactions: Equilibria
- Video: Complex Reactions: Consecutive reactions (Rate-Determining Step)
- Video: Steady-State Approximation
- Video: Using the Steady State Approximation (Lindemann Mechanism)
- Video: Using the steady state approximation (Chain Reactions)
- Video: Catalysis
- Cuestionario de práctica: Chemical Kinetics II - Practice Quiz
- Video: Chemical Kinetics Recap
Graded: Chemical Kinetics Assessment
WEEK 6
Virtual Lab 2: Kinetics
This lab allows you to further explore kinetics.
4 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Leyendo: Kinetics Lab Overview
- Video: Introduction to Experiment
- Video: Gas Burette Experiment
- Video: Experiment Extra Data
- Video: Lab 2 Feedback
- Cuestionario de práctica: Kinetics Virtual Lab
WEEK 7
Quantum Chemistry I
This module explores Planck's quantum of energy, particle nature of light, wave nature of matter, Heissenberg's uncertainty principle, the Schrödinger equation, free particle & the particle in a box, Born's interpretation of the wavefunction, and normalisation of the wavefunction.
11 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Leyendo: Quantum Chemistry I Overview
- Video: Introduction to Quantum Chemistry by Dr. Patrick O'Malley
- Video: Planck's Quantum of Energy
- Video: Particle Nature of Light
- Video: Particle Nature of Light - Example
- Video: Wave Nature of Matter
- Video: Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
- Video: The Schrödinger Equation
- Video: The Free Particle & the Particle in a Box
- Video: Born's Interpretation of the Wavefunction
- Video: Normalisation of the Wavefunction
- Video: Particle in a Box Application to Polyene Electronic Spectra
- Cuestionario de práctica: Quantum Chemistry I - Practice Quiz
WEEK 8
Virtual Lab 3: Particle in a Box
This experiment involves the visible absorption spectra of dyes.
1 video, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Leyendo: Particle in a Box Overview
- Video: Particle in a Box Introduction
- Leyendo: Spectrometer Simulation
- Cuestionario de práctica: Particle in a Box Lab
WEEK 9
Quantum Chemistry II
This module explores hydrogen atoms, hydrogen atom quantum numbers, radial and angular solutions for hydrogenic atoms, and energy levels for hydrogenic atoms.
8 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Leyendo: Quantum Chemistry II Overview
- Video: Introduction to Quantum Chemistry I by Dr. Patrick O'Malley
- Video: Introduction to Hydrogenic Atoms
- Video: Hydrogenic Atom Quantum Numbers
- Video: Radial Solutions for Hydrogenic Atoms
- Video: Angular Solutions for Hydrogenic Atoms
- Video: Interpretation of Hydrogenic Atom Solutions
- Video: Energy levels for Hydrogenic Atoms
- Cuestionario de práctica: Quantum Chemistry II - Practice Quiz
- Video: Quantum Chemistry II Recap
Graded: Quantum Chemistry Assessment
WEEK 10
Virtual Lab 4: Hydrogen Emission Spectroscopy
This lab allows you to further explore quantum chemistry.
2 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Leyendo: Quantum Chemistry Lab Overview
- Video: Hydrogen Emission Introduction
- Cuestionario de práctica: Quantum Virtual Lab
- Video: Quantum Lab Feedback
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