CHM2142

Chemical energetics and surface chemistry

Professor Keith Murray

4 points
* Two 1-hour lectures and the equivalent of one 2 hour laboratory per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: CHM1011 and CHM1022 or CHM1031 and CHM1042; twelve points of first-year mathematics including MAT1010 or MAT1050 (except for designated degree students)
* Prohibition: CHM2022

Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to understand chemical reactions as a means of energy storage; appreciate that energy provides a link between phenomena as diverse as thermal properties of gases, phase equilibria and chemical equilibrium; comprehend that energy provides the link between thermal and chemical behaviour of chemical substances and their underlying molecular structure; understand the concepts involved in surface chemistry such as surface tension, wetting and spreading behaviour, effects of interfacial curvature, `capillarity', vapour pressure, evaporation and nucleation, and colloids, emulsions and foams.

Synopsis There are two topics, namely the concept of energy as it is used in chemistry and surface chemistry. More details will be included in the subject outline available at enrolment.

Assessment Examinations (2x2.5 hours. May include a small number of computer tests.): 70%
* Laboratory work: 30%

Prescribed texts

To be advised on enrolment