Physical Chemistry 2 (U01725)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : CHE-2-PhysChem

The course covers the following topics: quantum theory; models of chemical bonding; an introduction to atomic, rotational, vibrational, and NMR spectroscopies; the chemistry of the main-group elements: thermodynamics; and ionic solutions. This course is designed for Physics students who wish to retain the option of taking Chemical Physics in the third year.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Chemistry 1A (CHE-1-A) and Chemistry 1B (CHE-1-B).

? Prohibited combinations : Chemistry 2 (CHE-2-Chem), Chemistry for Life Sciences 2 (CHE-2-CLS), Chemistry and Processes 2 (EEL-2-CHCHP).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Chemical Physics, (School of Chemistry, Schedule L)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2006	12:30	13:20	Lecture Theatre 250, Joseph Black Building	KB

? Additional Class Information : 36h total on dates TBA M, Tu, Th 1230. Lab: 42 h; 6h per week on dates TBA and at times during M 0900-1200, 1400-1700, Tu 0900-1200, 1400-1700, W 0900-1200, Th 0900-1200. Examples Classes and Tutorial: 9h on dates TBA at times within F 1000-1550.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
(i) Describe and explain the fundamental principles of quantum theory, chemical bonding, atomic, rotational, infrared, and NMR spectroscopies, chemical thermodynamics, and ionic solution chemistry.
(ii) Describe and explain the trends and patterns of structures, physical properties and reactivities of selected main group compounds.
(iii) Use their knowledge to explain observations and solve problems associated with the material covered in the course.
(iv) Use laboratory equipment in a safe manner in order to measure physical quantities, and to interpret and analyse the results.
(v) Write clear, succinct laboratory reports that take due account of errors and uncertainties.

Assessment Information

75% degree examination (1 paper of 2.5 hours, 1 paper of 1 hour) + 25% practical mark.

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	May	1	Paper 1	1 hour(s) 45 minutes
1ST	May	2	Paper 2	1 hour(s) 30 minutes
2ND	August	1	Paper 1	2 hour(s)
2ND	August	2	Paper 2	1 hour(s) 30 minutes