KEMP1121 Chemical Equilibrium (5 cr)

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

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You will observe the effect of energy on chemical equilibrium and kinetics, and have exercises in assessing the properties of substances.

Description

  • Properties of solutions
  • Reaction kinetics
  • Chemical equilibrium
  • Acids and bases, pH, and buffer solutions
  • Enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs energy
  • Electrochemical cells, cell potentials, and electrolysis

Learning outcomes

A student who has passed the course:

  • Knows the concept of solubility and the factors affecting solubility, and knows how to calculate the concentrations of substances.
  • Knows the colligative properties and can calculate changes in freezing and boiling points as well as osmotic pressures.
  • Knows the rate laws and factors affecting rates of a chemical reactions and is able to determine the reaction order based on experimental observations.
  • Can determine the equilibrium constant and equilibrium concentrations of the reaction, and is able to explain how the equilibrium can be influenced.
  • Knows the concept of acid–base reactions and can interpret acid–base titration curves.
  • Can represent the state of a chemical system using the laws of thermodynamics.
  • Knows the principles of electrochemistry and is able to describe the function of different cells.

Working life skills:

  • Data processing by computer technology.
  • Trained in using a science book written in English.
  • Trained in solving chemical problems.

Description of prerequisites

KEMP1111 Chemical Reaction (or KEMP1110) or equivalent knowledge is recommended as well as at least high school level mathematical capabilities.

Compulsory prerequisites

Study materials

N. D. Jespersen and A. Hyslop, Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter, 8th ed. ISBN:

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Kurssilla saa pisteitä koetehtävistä ja harjoitustehtävistä. Kurssin suorittamiseen hyväksytysti (1/5) vaaditaan vähintään 50 % kurssin maksimipisteistä.
Time of teaching:
Period 2
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Method 2

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

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

Luentoja, harjoituksia ja välikokeet/tentti.

Teaching

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Exam (5 cr)

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

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

Teaching