Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics Chemistry

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Lectures: A study of the states of matter. The basic laws of thermodynamics and their applications. Development of the concept of chemical potential. Changes of state and phase diagrams of pure substances and mixtures. Equilibrium electrochemistry. Laboratory: Experimental measurements, interpretations, and calculations relating to the topics discussed in lectures. Prerequisite(s): 6 units from Chemistry 201 and 203; or 9 units from Chemistry 201, 202, 203, 204, 206; and Physics 223 or admission to a Major program offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy and 6 units of Physics; and Mathematics 267 or 277. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chemistry 371 and any of Physics 347, 349, or 447 will not be allowed.