ENG1702

Chemistry B

E K Nunn (Coordinator Clayton and Caulfield), Z Zheng (Gippsland)

4 points · 26 lectures, 8 tutorials and 18 laboratory hours · First/second semester, Clayton · First/second semesters, Caulfield · Second semester, Gippsland · Prerequisites: ENG1701 if VCE Chemistry 3/4 or equivalent, has not been completed · Prohibited combinations: CHM1710

Objectives To provide a background to those areas of chemistry that will be useful during studies and later professional work in engineering.

Synopsis Stoichiometry, atomic theory of matter, chemical periodicity, covalent compounds, gases, condensed phases and solutions, equilibrium, acid/base reactions, dissolution and precipitation equilibria, thermodynamic processes and thermochemistry, spontaneous change and equilibrium, electrochemistry, solid-state structures (close-packed structures and structures of silicates and ceramics) and a brief treatment of organic structures and polymers.

Assessment Examinations (2.5 hours): 70% · Laboratory work: 20% · Computer tests: 10%

Prescribed texts

Fine L W and Beall H Chemistry for engineers and scientists Saunders, 1990

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