Chemical reactions underpin the production of pretty much everything in our modern world. But, what is the driving force behind reactions? Why do some reactions occur over geological time scales whilst others are so fast that we need femtosecond-pulsed lasers to study them? Ultimately, what is going on at the atomic level? Discover the answers to such fundamental questions and more on this course in introductory physical chemistry.
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Introduction to Physical Chemistry
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Thermodynamics I
This module explores thermodynamic definitions, the zeroth law of thermodynamics and temperature, the first law of thermodynamics and enthalpy, reversible expansion, and heat capacity.
Thermodynamics II
This module explores the second law of thermodynamics and entropy, the second law of thermodynamics and spontaneity, the second law of thermodynamics and equilibrium, the third law of thermodynamics and absolute entropy, and Hess' Law.
Virtual Lab 1: Thermodynamics
This lab allows you to further explore thermodynamics.
Chemical Kinetics I
This module explores the rate of reaction, stoichiometry and order, zero order reactions, first order reactions, second order reactions, determination of reaction order, and effect of temperature on reaction rate.
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Great course! It serves as a good bridge between A-levels and an undergraduate degree in chemistry.
Great course! Helped me a lot and provided a different view on some fundamental chemical branches. It is great because it's summarized and not too complicated.
I like this course very much as it talks clearly about the basic concept in this course.
(Prerequisite: I have learned this course before, I just try to review all the info in this class.)
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