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Physical Chemistry - CHEM2011
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Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School:  School of Chemistry
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.chem.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: CHEM1011 or CHEM1031, CHEM1021 or CHEM1041, MATH1021 or MATH1031 or MATH1231 or MATH1241.
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

First, second and third laws of thermodynamics. Applications of thermodynamics. Chemical and phase equilibria. Principles and applications of electrochemistry. Colloid, interface and surface chemistry. Reaction kinetics, temperature and concentration dependence of reaction rates, reaction mechanisms.

Note: Alternative courses are available to avoid timetable clashes. Please consult with the School.

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