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Description of Individual Course Units
| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM355 | PHYSİCAL CHEMİSTRY I | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Level of Course Unit
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Objectives of the Course
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | By understanding the pressure and temperature relationship in gases; will be able to calculate using ideal gases, the combined gas equation and the laws of gases. |
| 2 | The students use the deviations from the ideal state, the Van der Waals equation of state and the real gas equations for real gases. |
| 3 | Gain the ability to interpret the energy changes accompanying a chemical reaction. |
| 4 | Make comment on whether a chemical event will occur or not. |
| 5 | Gains the competence to relate the subjects learned with industrial applications. |
Mode of Delivery
Prerequisities and Co-Requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
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Content of the Course
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subjects (Theoretical) | Teaching Methods | Preparatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gases (Pressure in Gases; Temperature; Ideal Gases; Combined Gas Equation; Avogadro's Principle) | Explanation, Graphic Drawing, Problem Solving | Review the equation BGD and PV=nRT with examples, investigation of Avogadro's principle |
| 2 | Gases (Extensive and Intensive Properties; Gas Mixtures; Partial Pressure Concept; Amagat's Law; Graham's Law) | Discussion, Presentation with Questions, Sample Problem Solving | Tabulate Dalton-Amagat-Graham laws, solve calculation examples |
| 3 | Kinetic Theory, Uniform Distribution of Energy, Heat Capacitances of Gases | Simulation Demonstration, Narration, Concept Map | Study the postulates of the kinetic theory of molecules, study the Maxwell distribution graph. |
| 4 | Real Gases (Deviations from Ideal State; Van der Waals Equation of State; Real Gas Equations; Continuity of States principle) | Graph Interpretation, Equation Comparison | Preparation of a short summary on the comparison of Van der Waals and ideal gases |
| 5 | Real Gases (Van der Waals Isotherms; Reciprocal Principle of States; Equations of State) | Discussion, Group Problem, Graph Review | Investigation of continuous transition examples in phase changes (evaporation, melting) |
| 6 | Thermodynamics basic concepts, state variables, state functions, system | Concept Map, Explanation, Matching Activity | Tabulation of differences between open-closed-isolated systems |
| 7 | Work, heat, reversible and irreversible processes, internal energy and the 1st law of thermodynamics | Problem Solving, Energy Flow Diagram | Solving sample problems on the relationship ΔU=q+w |
| 8 | Phase changes of ideal gases, Joule-Thomson effect, problem solutions | Equational Analysis, Discussion, Applied Problem Solving | What is the JT coefficient, which gases show positive/negative values? |
| 9 | Thermochemistry, Hess's law | Graphical Response Analysis, Calculation Application | Summarize Hess's law with a three-step reaction example. |
| 10 | Change of reaction heats with temperature, calculation of flame temperature | Energy Diagram, Comparison Analysis | Study of flame temperature calculation examples (complete and incomplete combustion) |
| 11 | 2nd law of thermodynamics | Entropy Curve Representation, Explanation, Problem | Supporting the relationship between spontaneity and entropy with case studies |
| 12 | Entropy, entropy change in chemical reactions | Discussion, Calculation, Change Comparison | ΔS graphical definition of system, environment, total concepts |
| 13 | 3rd law of thermodynamics | Conceptual Q&A, Zero Entropy Example | Study of crystal structure samples in the zero Kelvin approach |
| 14 | Free energy, spontaneity and equilibrium | Explanation, ΔG Graph, Reaction Type Review | Solving the equation ΔG = ΔH – TΔS for three different temperature conditions |
Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 60 |
| Quiz | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | |
Work Pacement(s)
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Number | Time (hours) | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 4 | 7 | 28 |
| Individual Study for Quiz | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Work Load (hours) | 125 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level: 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High