Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10764/2011 - 30/08/2011
4.5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 22,50 T + 30,0 TP , Cód. 918417.
Lecturer
- Marco António Mourão Cartaxo (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
At the end of the course students should be able to understand the basic concepts of Physical Chemistry and solve related problems as a basis for more advanced courses.
Program
1. Quantum Mechanics
Introduction. Translational, vibrational and rotational movement. Atomic structure and atomic spectra. Rotational and vibrational spectroscopy.
2. Chemical Kinetics.
The rate of chemical reactions. The Arrhenius equation. The kinetic theory of gases. Molecular dynamics.
3. Electrochemistry
Electron transfer. Voltammetry. Electrolysis. Galvanic cells. Corrosion.
Evaluation Methodology
Written open-book test or exam.
Bibliography
- Atkins, P. (1998). Physical Chemistry. Oxford: Oxford University Press
- Formosinho, S. (1983). Fundamentos de Cinética Química. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
- Levine, I. (1995). Physical Chemistry. New York: McGraw-Hill
Teaching Method
Lectures and tutorials.
Software used in class
