Course title
D00110002
Physical Chemistry 2

 TSUCHIMOCHI Takashi
Course description
Physical chemistry is a field that studies the fundamental principles of chemistry. In Physical Chemistry I, we learned the basics of chemical thermodynamics, examining substances as assemblies of atoms and molecules from a macroscopic perspective. In Physical Chemistry II, we will explore phase equilibria and chemical reaction equilibria using the concept of Gibbs energy, a key principle in chemical thermodynamics. In the latter half of the course, the focus shifts to reaction kinetics, which deals with chemical changes (deviations from equilibrium). Students will also gain an understanding of the concepts of equilibrium and reactions.
Purpose of class
Using the concept of Gibbs energy, a fundamental principle of chemical thermodynamics, students will study phase equilibria and chemical reaction equilibria.
Students will understand reaction kinetics and the concepts of equilibrium and reactions.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understanding of the basics of Chemical Thermodynamics, especially the consept of "Gibbs energy", "phase transition", and "chemical equilibrium".
  2. Understand the properties of pure substances, dilute solutions, and binary mixtures.
  3. Predict the equilibrium state based on thermodynamic consideration.
  4. Understanding of the basics of Chemical Kinetics, especially the concept of "equilibrium and reaction".
  5. It is able to derive rate equation and to predict reaction mechanism based on the obtained rate equation.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Reports/Midterm examination Final examination Total.
1. 13% 5% 18%
2. 13% 10% 23%
3. 12% 15% 27%
4. 7% 15% 22%
5. 0% 10% 10%
Total. 45% 55% -
Evaluation method and criteria
The credit requires over 60% of total scores on midterm examination (50%) and term-end examination (50%), which include the topics of "goals and the objectives".
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Thermodynamic description of phase transition (Topic 4A) Study Topic 4A of the text book. 80minutes
Review the subjects learned in the 1st class, and solve the problems for the exercise. 120minutes
2. Phase diagrams of pure substances (Topic 4B) Study Topic 4B of the text book. 80minutes
Review the subjects learned in the 2nd class, and solve the problems for the exercise. 120minutes
3. Partial molar property (Topic 4C)
Solution (Topic 4D・1, 2) 		Study Topics 4C and 4D・1, 2 of the text book. 80minutes
Review the subjects learned in the 3rd class, and solve the problems for the exercise. 120minutes
4. Solution (Topic 4D・3~5)
Colligative properties (Topic 4E) 		Study Section Topics 4D・3~5 and 4E of the text book. 80minutes
Review the subjects learned in the 4th class, and solve the problems for the exercise. 120minutes
5. Various types of temperature-composition diagrams for binary mixtures (Topic 4F) Study Topic 4F of the text book. 80minutes
Review the subjects learned in the 5th class, and solve the problems for the exercise. 120minutes
6. Thermodynamic background
of reactions (Topic 5A)
Equilibrium constant (Topic 5B)
Le Chatelier's Principle (Topic 5C) 		Study Topics 5A, 5B, and 5C of the text book. 80minutes
Review the subjects learned in the 6th class, and solve the problems for the exercise. 120minutes
7. Midterm examination and explanation of sample answers Review the handouts from the previous classes and the Topics 4, 5A, 5B, and 5C of the textbook. 250minutes
8. Empirical kinetics (Topic 6A)
Rate equation (Topic 6B) 		Study Topics 6A and 6B of the text book. 80minutes
Review the subjects learned in the 8th class, and solve the problems for the exercise. 120minutes
9. Integrated rate equation (Topic 6C) Study Topics 6C of the text book. 80minutes
Review the subjects learned in the 9th class, and solve the problems for the exercise. 120minutes
10. Temperature dependence of reaction rate: Arrhenius equation (Topic 6D・1)
Temperature dependence of reaction rate (Topic 6D・2, 3)
Collision theory and Transition-state theory 		Study Topics 6D of the text book. 80minutes
Review the subjects learned in the 10th class, and solve the problems for the exercise. 120minutes
11. Approach to equilibrium (Topic 6E)
Reaction mechanism (Topic 6F) 		Study Topics 6E of the text book. 80minutes
Review the subjects learned in the 11th class, and solve the problems for the exercise. 120minutes
12. Reactions in solution (Topic 6G) Study Topics 6F and 6G of the text book. 80minutes
Review the subjects learned in the 12th class, and solve the problems for the exercise. 120minutes
13. Homogeneous catalyst (Topic 6H)
Heterogeneous catalyst (Topic 6I) 		Study Topics 6H and 6I of the text book. 80minutes
Review the subjects learned in the 13th class, and solve the problems for the exercise. 120minutes
14. Final examination Review the lectures from the previous classes to prepare the final. 250minutes
Total. - - 2900minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
［Textbook］Atkins "The Elements of Physical Chemistry,　5th or 6th Ed."　Tokyo Kagaku Dojin (same as the textbook in "Physical Chemistry 1")
Prerequisites
It is desired to pass "Physical Chemistry 1"
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Office hours : 12:00-14:00 (Wednesday)
    Contact : After class
    E-mail : t-tajima@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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