KEMA2240 Thermodynamics and Chemical Equilibrium (4 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

  • Gas laws
  • Basic rules of thermodynamics
  • Phase changes of the pure substance
  • The thermodynamic basis of alloy formation
  • Chemical equilibrium
  • Electrochemistry

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student

  • can interpret physical processes with the concepts of classical thermodynamics.
  • can evaluate the effect of reaction conditions on chemical equilibrium.
  • can quantitatively determine the energy of chemical systems by applying the laws of thermology.
  • is able to handle state changes theoretically and form phase diagrams.
  • understands the connection between thermodynamics and electrochemistry.

Working life skills

  • The student is able to solve and modify chemical processes based on theory.
  • The student understands the physical properties of chemicals.

Description of prerequisites

KEMP1110 The World of Molecules and KEMP1120 Chemical Equilibrium and Energy (or KEMP111 and KEMP112 Basics of Chemistry 1 and 2, or equivalent knowledge) and MATP211 and MATP212 Calculus 1 and 2 or equivalent mathematical skills.

Compulsory prerequisites

Study materials

  • P. Atkins and J. de Paula: Atkins' Physical Chemistry, 7th - 11th editions. (ISBN: 978-0-19-969740-3)

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Arvosana määräytyy loppukokeen ja laskuharjoituspisteiden perusteella. Hyväksyttyyn suoritukseen (1/5) vaaditaan vähintään 50% yhteispisteistä.
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Period 1
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course (1/5) requires at least 50% of the maximum score on the exam.
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Participation in teaching (4 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:

Kurssin suorittamiseksi tehdään laskuharjoituksia ja loppukoe.

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Exam (4 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

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