KEMA2240 Chemical Thermodynamics (4 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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This course extends your knowledge on classical thermodynamics, which helps you to explain and predict chemical transformations.

Description

  • Gas laws
  • Laws of thermodynamics
  • Phase transformations of pure substances
  • Properties of solutions
  • Chemical potential
  • Electrochemistry

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student

  • can interpret physical processes with the concepts and machinery of classical thermodynamics,
  • can apply the laws of thermochemistry to quantitatively assess the energetics of chemical systems,
  • can evaluate the effect of reaction conditions on chemical equilibrium,
  • can theoretically handle phase transformations and form phase diagrams,
  • understands the connection between thermodynamics and electrochemistry,
  • understands the differences between perfect and real gases as well as ideal and real mixtures.

Working life skills:

  • The student is able to interpret chemical processes based on theory and evaluate their ecological and economical impact.
  • The student understands the physical properties of chemicals.

Description of prerequisites

Recommended KEMP1111 Chemical Reaction and KEMP1121 Chemical Equilibrium (or KEMP1110 World of Molecules and KEMP1120 Chemical Equilibrium and Energy, or equivalent knowledge) and Calculus 1 & 2 level mathematical skills.

Compulsory prerequisites

Study materials

  • P. Atkins, J. de Paula, and J. Keeler: Atkins' Physical Chemistry, 12th ed. (ISBN: 978-0-19-884781-6)

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
The grade is determined on the basis of the final exam or intermediate exams, as well as the exercise points. A minimum of 50 % of the total points are required for an approved performance (1/5).
Time of teaching:
Period 1
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
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Participation in teaching (4 cr)

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

Luentoja, laskuharjoituksia ja välikokeet/tentti

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Exam (4 cr)

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

If you want to take exam in English, please contact the teacher.

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