SluitenHelpPrint
Switch to English
Cursus: NWI-MOL017
NWI-MOL017
Thermodynamics
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusNWI-MOL017
Studiepunten (ECTS)3
CategoriePB (Propedeuse)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; Moleculaire Wetenschappen;
Docenten
Coördinator
dr. H.L.M. Meekes
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. H.L.M. Meekes
Overige cursussen docent
Contactpersoon van de cursus
dr. H.L.M. Meekes
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2016
Periode
KW3  (30-01-2017 t/m 09-04-2017)
Aanvangsblok
KW3
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen

The student who has finished the course is able to solve basic thermodynamic problems in physical chemistry on the basis of the perception and experience gained, involving:

  • reversible and irreversible processes
  • colligative processes
  • entropy as a driving force
  • (electro)chemical reactions
  • efficiency of processes
  • Boltzmann statistics
Inhoud

The functionality of materials is determined by the properties of and the interactions between its molecules. In practice it is impossible to keep track of all these interactions because of the large number of molecules  in the material. Therefore, one describes the material properties in terms of macroscopic quantities as an average over large numbers of molecules.
In the course Thermodynamics the material properties are described in terms of temperature, pressure and volume, finally leading to the energy of the systems in terms of heat and work. It turns out that even without knowledge of the microscopic interactions between the molecules surprisingly many macroscopic thermodynamic properties can be understood and even forecast.
Two key notions are neede for that: Energy and entropy, which together form the free energy. Free energy is central in thermodynamics as it drives all kinds of processes like chemical reactions, phase transitions and osmosis.

Onderwerpen
• Gasses, de First Law
• Energy, Enthalpy, Thermochemistry
• Entropy, Second Law
• Efficiency, Free Energy
• Chemical Potential, Chemical Equilibrium
• Elektrochemistry, Nernst-equation, Standard Potential
• Thermodynamics of mixtures, Colligative properties
• Statistical Thermodynamics, Boltzmann equation
• Entropy revisited
Toetsinformatie
The written exam determines the final grade and consists of four problems, each divided into four sub-problems. All 16 sub-problems have an equal weight. Graphical Calculators are prohibited during the written exam.
Voorkennis
This is a course in the theme 'Functionality'.
Literatuur

• P.W. Atkins & Julio De Paula, Physical chemistry, ed. 10 (ISBN 9780199697403), ed. 9 (ISBN 9780199543373) of ed. 8 (ISBN 9780198700722 of ISBN 0198700725).
• Studiewijzer appearing on the website during the course.
Werkvormen

• 24 hours lecture
• 8 hours tutor session
• 16 hours problem session
• 36 hours individual study period
Verplicht materiaal
Boek
P.W. Atkins & Julio De Paula, Physical chemistry, 10th edition. Editions 8 and higher can also be used
ISBN:9780199697403
Werkvormen
Hoorcollege

Overig/Onbekend

Werkcollege

Zelfstudie

Toetsen
Tentamen
Weging1
GelegenhedenBlok KW3, Blok KW4

SluitenHelpPrint
Switch to English