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Physical chemistry 382


 
Module code CMY 382
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module content

Theory: Molecular quantum mechanics. Introduction: Shortcomings of classical physics, dynamics of microscopic systems, quantum mechanical principles, translational, vibrational and rotational movement. Atomic structure and spectra: Atomic hydrogen, multiple electron systems, spectra of complex atoms, molecular structure, the hydrogen molecule ion, diatomic and polyatomic molecules, structure and properties of molecules. Molecules in motion: Viscosity, diffusion, mobility. Surface chemistry: Physisorption and chemisorption, adsorption isotherms, surface tension, heterogeneous catalytic rate reactions, capillarity.

Module credits 18.00
Service modules Faculty of Education
Prerequisites CMY 282, CMY 283, CMY 284 and CMY 285
Contact time 2 practicals per week, 4 lectures per week, 1 discussion class per week
Language of tuition English
Academic organisation Chemistry
Period of presentation Quarter 4

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