Principles of Physical Chemistry

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This one-semester course presents the principles of thermodynamics, phase diagrams, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry to advanced physical science students. Topics include laws of thermodynamics; enthalpy, entropy, free energy and equilibrium; phase equilibria; reaction rates and mechanisms; molar and ion conductivity; and electrochemical cells. The laboratory portion of the course will instruct students in proper lab techniques and focus on applying the theoretical concepts present in lecture. Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 121 Chemistry II and PHYS 151 Physics II .