Physical Chemistry (FND14)
Physical Chemistry
Module FND14
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
This module builds upon the introductory chemistry module and develops students' understanding of physical chemistry topics. Topics will include: chemical physical equilibrium, entropy, free energy, reaction rate, rate constant, reaction order, correlation between thermodynamics and kinetics, acid and base calculations, redox reactions.
The practicals will build on the laboratory skills acquired in the autumn term, as well as implementing new concepts. There will be a problem based exercise to ensure students can tackle calculations, and a test to confirm students' comprehension of the topics covered.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of an extended range of concepts in physical chemistry
Describe the concepts of entropy and free energy and use these to predict the direction of change in a closed system and to explain reaction rate, rate constant and reaction order.
Demonstrate the ability to solve problems based on physical chemistry topics
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 10 | 50.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 11 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 4 hours | 00000000220 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00010101010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Ms Kristy Flowers
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Dr James Stubbing
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