Physical chemistry

Physical chemistry is the study of the underlying physical principles that govern the properties and behavior of chemical systems. The knowledge of these principles is important and provides a framework for all branches of chemistry, whether we are synthesizing compounds in a research laboratory, manufacturing chemicals on an industrial scale, or trying to understand the intricate biological processes in the cell. This course deals with three main areas: thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, and chemical kinetics. Studying thermodynamics enables the chemist to predict whether or not a reaction will occur when reactants are brought together under a specific set of conditions. Indeed industrial chemists often place more emphasis on speeding up the rate of a reaction than on its percentage yield.

Course Contents:

Chapter 1: Kinetic Molecular Theory

Chapter 2: Thermodynamics

Chapter 3: Thermochemistry

Chapter 4:Spontaneity in Chemical Change

Chapter 5: Chemical Equilibrium

Chapter 6: Equilibrium electrochemistry

For additional solved problems:

Physical Chemistry, 4th Edition, by Keith J. Laidler,‎ John H. Meiser,‎ Bryan C. Sanctuary.

You can download the solved problems regarding this course from these links:

Chapter 1: The Nature of Physical Chemistry and Kinetic Theory of Gases

Chapter 2: The First Law of Thermodynamics

Chapter 3:The Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics

Chapter 4: Chemical Equilibrium

Chapter 8: Electrochemical Cells

For Arabic lectures, you can look at : Ch1, Ch2, Ch3, Ch4

References

1- P. Atkins and J. De Paula, Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, eighth edition, W. H. Freeman Company, 2006.

2- Onesmus Munyati, Chemistry 5: Physical Chemistry 1, African Virtual University.

3- R. E. Dickerson, H. B. Gray, and G. P. Haight, Chemical principles, third edition, Benjamin Comming Publishing Company, 1979.

4- R. G. Mortimer, Physical Chemistry, third edition, Elsevier Academic Press, 2008.

5- Mike Lyons, Lectures in Physical Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Trinity College, 2014.

6- Chem1 Virtual Textbook, (http://www.chem1.com/acad/webtext/virtualtextbook.html).

7- The catalyst: chemistry resources for teachers (http://www.thecatalyst.org).