Physical Chemistry I
2
2019-2020
01004829
Chemistry
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Compulsory
1st Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
1st year.
Teaching Methods
The lectures support the student´s learning on solid foundations of the aspects of physical chemistry covered in this discipline. The TP classes are carried on with active involvement of the students in the discussion of the resolution of the problems that are provided at the beginning of the semester.
Learning Outcomes
To provide knowledge on Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics and Intermolecular Forces.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
Chemical Thermodynamics:
Principle zero. First principle. Thermochemistry. Second principle. Concept of entropy. Clausius inequality. Fundamental equations of thermodynamics. Third principle. Partial molar properties. Ideal solutions. Real solutions. Thermodynamic activity, activity coefficient. Phase Equilibrium, pure compounds, multicomponent systems. Phase diagrams. Equilibria in chemical reactions.
Statistical Mechanics:
Macro and micro states. Statistics and distributions. Microcanonical and canonical ensembles. Microcanonical, canonical and molecular partition functions. Relationship between the partition function and thermodynamic functions. Calculation of the equilibrium constant. Application to ideal gases.
Non-ideal gases and liquids. Monte Carlo method and molecular dynamics.
Intermolecular Forces:
Equations of state and intermolecular forces. Van der Waals forces and Coulomb interactions. Interatomic potentials. Multipole expansion and the various types of interactions.
Head Lecturer(s)
Maria Ermelinda da Silva Eusébio
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Mini Tests: 30.0%
Exam: 70.0%
Bibliography
LEVINE, I. N. (2002). Physical Chemistry. 5ªed. N. Y.: McGraw-Hill.
BEVAN OTT, J.; BOERIO-GOATES, J. (2000), Chemical Themodynamics Pinciples and Applications. Salisbury: Academic Press.
SANDLER, S. I. (2011). An Introduction to Applied Statistical Thermodynamics. John Wiley & Sons.