Phases, Change and Rates (F1046)
Phases, Change and Rates
Module F1046
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
The aim of the module is to describe more advanced applications of equilibrium thermodynamics, describing evens such as phase transitions, thermodynamics of mixing and properties of other forms of matter such as quasi-crystals and liquid crystal phases. Combined with this is more detailed chemical kinetics in which reactions are explained in terms of simple collision theory. These ideas are then extended to more detailed collision theory models, transition state theory and the temperature dependence of rates of reactions. Basic statistical mechanics will be used to explain the link between populations of states and their thermodynamic properties.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of phase equilibria
Demonstrate an understanding of the calculation of thermodynamic properties of phase changes
Demonstrate a thermodynamic understanding of ideal and non-ideal solutions
Knowledge and critical understanding of chemical kinetics
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 10 | 25.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 11 | 75.00% |
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 | Workshop | 1 hour | 00111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 4 hours | 00000002220 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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Mr Chris Baker
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Dr James Stubbing
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