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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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The purpose of this module is the development of manipulative and observational skills through experimental procedures where the emphasis is mainly on the accurate determination of physical parameters. An appreciation of the limitations of the methods employed will be developed by the continual use of error analysis. An understanding of the fundamental principles in physical chemistry by conducting relevant experiments with an emphasis on reasoning and analysis of results. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. Perform basic Physical Chemistry laboratory experiments 2. Conduct experiments to develop knowledge of Spectroscopy, Kinetics, Electrochemistry and Thermodynamics 3. Record and analyse experimental data in order to make conclusions. For example considering experimental data obtained, to conclude on a first order reaction or a second order reaction 4. Develop and improve report writing skills by presenting weekly reports based on each experiment conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Experiments in Physical Chemistry to address topics including Spectroscopy, Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Thermodynamics.. Experiments to include1. Measurement of force constants of C-H bonds by infra-red spectroscopy.2.Measurement of the visible absorption spectra of dyes in solution and correlation of their absorption maxima using the 'electron-in-a-box' model.3. Determination of the stability constant of the triiodide ion by determining its complex distribution between carbon tetrachloride and water.4. Determination of a phase diagram for a binary mixture, methanol and carbon tetrachloride.5. Kinetics of the alkaline hydrolysis of ethyl benzoate - determination of the order of reaction and the rate constant.6. Acid-catalysed iodination of acetone - investigation of whether the reaction is general acid or specific acid catalysed.7. Thermodynamics of a chemical reaction from EMF measurements.8. Activity coefficients of electrolyte solutions from EMF measurements on a galvanic cell.9. Kinetics of the oxidation of iodide by persulphate - a second order reaction showing the effect of ionic strength on the rate of reaction.10. Redox potential studies on the iron(II)/iron(III) system.11. Absorption of oxalic acid on charcoal.12. Critical micelle concentration of a colloidal electrolyte.. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| AC | BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for CS253 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Last Revision | 28-MAY-09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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