Physical Chemistry I ((4 Credits))

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This course is designed for students majoring in Chemistry and requires strong quantitative skills. The goal of the two-term course sequence in Physical Chemistry is to introduce students to the theoretical models and laws that help explain the physical, thermal, electrical and chemical properties of matter. The main focus of this first part of the sequence will be kinetic molecular theory of gases, gas laws, and the three laws of thermodynamics. Additional topics will be selected among: free energy and chemical potential, chemical equilibrium, electrolyte and nonelectrolyte solutions, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Notes: Basic knowledge of Calculus is strongly preferred. Prerequisites: CHEM 1205 , CHEM 1206 , and MATH 1040 or MATH 1140 , or equivalents.