CHM2734

Chemistry (kinetics, colloids and spectroscopy) ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

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Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit covers three topics in physical chemistry of importance for chemical engineers: (1) Kinetics: rates of chemical reactions, kinetics of complex reactions, molecular reaction dynamics, (2) Macromolecules, colloids and surface chemistry, (3) Applied spectroscopy: molecular spectroscopy: uv-visible absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence and chemiluminescence; infrared spectroscopy. Atomic spectroscopy: absorption and emission spectroscopy; x-ray and surface analysis.

Objectives: At completion of this unit, students should be able to: ? demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the key concepts of chemical kinetics ? perform calculations involving first and second order and Michaelis-Menten rate equations, and determine the rate order of a reaction, ? describe the nature and behaviour of colloids and surfaces ? discuss the phenomena of adsorption, and competently use the mathematics associated with adsorption behaviour ? describe the principles of molecular and atomic spectroscopy, and surface and X-ray analysis ? provide examples of common analytical applications of these spectroscopic techniques ? communicate the key features of these chemical principles both verbally and in writing ? demonstrate competency in commonly used chemical laboratory techniques. ? perform and analyse experiments involving aspects of chemical kinetics, applied spectroscopy and surface and colloid chemistry.

Assessment: Examination (2.5 hours): 70% + Laboratory work: 30%

Contact Hours: 2 x 1-hour lectures per week and one 3-hour laboratory and one 1-hour practice classes per fortnight

Prerequisites: VCE Chemistry 3/4 or ENG1701