Introduction:

Physical Chemistry is the application of the methods and theories of physics to the study of chemical changes and the properties of matter.Physical chemistry really forms the foundation for all of the other branches of the subject. Physical Chemistry: seeks for qualitative and quantitative explanation of chemical events based on physical laws and the methodology of the scientific method and the science of physics. It provides the quantitative basis of chemistry.

Teaching Objectives:

The main emphasis is on thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. The course is based on the textbook by P. Atkins "Physical Chemistry" and consists of roughly three major blocks: (1) Basic principles of thermodynamics, (2) Application of methods of thermodynamics to multi-component systems, (3) Chemical kinetics,(4) Electrochemistry . Upon successful completion of the course you will learn how to use thermodynamic potentials in application to physical and chemical systems and perform calculations of basic thermodynamic parameters. It will also cover some basic mathematics necessary for solving the quantitative problems. Such knowledge will lay foundations to students for further studies on chemistry, chemical engineering.

Learning Objects:

The students majored in chemistry will learn about this course in their second academic year. From this course students will grasp the basic knowledge of physical chemistry based on the previous knowledge of inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry and organic chemistry.

Class Hours:

This course is including 108 class hours. The specific number of hours can refer to the Teaching Program. A final exams will be performed in each semester.

Teaching Methods:

Classroom lecture and self-learning together with some exercises.

Reference books

傅献彩主编，南京大学《物理化学》，第五版，高教出版社。

傅玉普，郝策主编，多媒体CAI物理化学，第五版，大连理工大学出版社。

Atkins' Physical Chemistry, 8th Ed., Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula, Oxford University Press.