CHEM 4300 - Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

The theory and principles relating the interaction of physical conditions to chemical systems are developed starting from simple models based on the kinetic theory of gases. Additional complexity is explored as the models are expanded to better reflect real systems, including energy and materials flow, mixtures of phases and substances and the equilibria between them, and the effects of those equilibria on chemical, electrochemical and physical properties. Kinetic and dynamic phenomena of chemical systems are explored to understand the mechanism of transformations between substances. Additional topics may be examined if time permits.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 1120, CHEM 1130, MATH 2720, PHYS 2050, PHYS 2060; with a minimum grade of “C” of better in any prerequisite.

Credits: 3 hours