CHM 2330 Physical Chemistry: Introduction to the Molecular Properties of Matter

3 units
Chemistry
Faculty of Science
Introduction to the molecular interpretation of physico-chemical phenomena. Introduction to quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics andspectroscopy (vibrational, rotational, nmr). Kinetic theory of gases. Chemical kinetics (order of a reaction, Arrhenius equation, reaction mechanism). Surface chemistry, adsorption isotherms, structure of adsorbed layers, colloids, viscosity, diffusion, and sedimentation. Previously CHM 2130 and CHM 2136.

Components:

Discussion Group
Laboratory
Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisites: ( CHM 1301 or CHM 1311 ), ( MAT 1322 or MAT 1332 ), ( PHY 1121 or PHY 1321 or PHY 1122 or PHY 1331 ).

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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