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Course, academic year 2023/2024
  
Physical chemistry of microworld - N403041
Title: Fyzikální chemie mikrosvěta
Guaranteed by: Department of Physical Chemistry (403)
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Actual: from 2020
Semester: winter
Points: winter s.:6
E-Credits: winter s.:6
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:3/2, C+Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Is provided by: B403013
For type:  
Additional information: http://old.vscht.cz/fch/cz/pomucky/kolafa/N403041.html
Guarantor: Kolafa Jiří prof. RNDr. CSc.
Class: Předměty pro fyzikální chemii
Is interchangeable with: B403013
Examination dates   Schedule   
Annotation -
Last update: TAJ403 (13.12.2013)
While Physical Chemistry I explained phenomena by the postulates of classical thermodynamics and the ideas of matter as a continuum, in the Physical Chemistry of Microcosm we explain phenomena based on the atomic theory represented mainly by the statistical thermodynamics and kinetic theory. This view is indispensable for understanding nano and microobjects as well as polymers. A part of the lecture is devoted to expanding knowledge of classical physical chemistry (kinetics, chemical equilibria).
Aim of the course -
Last update: TAJ403 (13.12.2013)

Students will know:

Forces between molecules and the consequences for the behavior of micro-and nano-objects.

How to solve moderately complex problems in chemical kinetics, electrochemistry and equilibria in ionic solutions.

Fundamentals of the kinetic theory of gases.

Fundamentals of the physical chemistry of polymers and surfaces.

Literature -
Last update: TAJ403 (25.08.2013)

A: Atkins P.W., de Paula J., Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 2010, 9780199543373

A: Rubinstein M., Colby R.H., Polymer physics, Oxford University Press, 2010, 978-0-19-852059-7

Learning resources -
Last update: Kolafa Jiří prof. RNDr. CSc. (21.09.2016)

http://old.vscht.cz/fch/cz/pomucky/kolafa/N403041.html (lectures and links)

Teaching methods -
Last update: Kolafa Jiří prof. RNDr. CSc. (21.09.2016)

Lectures, homework (mathematical assistant use assumed), exercises (optionally using Maple)

Syllabus -
Last update: TAJ403 (25.09.2013)

1. Forces between molecules. Bonding and non-bonding interactions. Repulsion and dispersion forces. Electrostatic forces (ions, dipolar molecules, polarizability).

2. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics. Gas pressure and temperature. Boltzmann probability, Boltzmann equation for entropy, statistical sum and the Helmholtz energy.

3. The kinetic theory of gases I. Maxwell-Boltzmann velocity distribution. Mean free path of molecules. Collision rate.

4. The kinetic theory of gases II. The consequences of the kinetic theory of gases: viscosity, diffusivity, thermal conductivity. Theoretical dependence of these properties on temperature and pressure.

5. Brownian motion and diffusion. Translational and rotational diffusion. Fick's laws. Einstein-Smoluchowski equation.

6. The kinetic theory of gases III. Knudsen diffusion in a narrow pore. The thermal conductivity of the gas and the temperature distribution in a thin slit.

7. Electrochemistry. Diffusion and ionic conductivity in the electrolyte. Molar conductivity. Kohlrausch law, conductometry. Galvanic cells and the Nernst equation.

8. Chemical kinetics. Simultaneous reaction. Mechanisms of reactions.

9. Chemical equilibrium. Simultaneous reactions. Reaction direction. Solutions of electrolytes, pH, buffers, Debye-Hückel theory. Amino acids as ampholytes. Dissociation of polyelectrolytes.

10. Models of polymers. Lattice models for condensed systems. Thermodynamics of polymer-solvent systems. The mixing enthalpy and entropy. Flory-Huggins equation.

11. Fluctuations. Entropic repulsion of two layers of polymers due to thermal fluctuations.

12. Interfacial energy and surface tension. Cohesive and adhesive forces. Cohesive energy density. Practical theory of miscibility liquids, Hildebrand solubility parameter.

13. Relaxation phenomena in polymers. The theory of the glass transition. Free volume and diffusion in polymers. Slow relaxation in polymers - memory and visco-elastic effects.

14. Phase equilibrium. Van der Waals equation, binodal, spinodal. Spinodal decomposition. Phase diagrams of different systems: metal alloys, polymers, liquid crystals. The dependence of melting point on the nanoparticle size.

Registration requirements -
Last update: Kolafa Jiří prof. RNDr. CSc. (21.08.2013)

Physical Chemistry I

Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Obhajoba individuálního projektu 0.5 14
Účast na přednáškách 3 84
Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi 0.5 14
Účast na seminářích 2 56
6 / 6 168 / 168
Coursework assessment
Form Significance
Examination test 40
Continuous assessment of study performance and course -credit tests 40

 
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