COVENANT UNIVERSITY
College of Science and Technology
Department of Chemistry
COURSE CODE:
CHM 111
COURSE TITLE:
General Physical Chemistry
UNITS:
3
SEMESTER:
Alpha – 2043/2015
COURSE LECTURER:
Prof. Ita B.I., Aladesuyi O. & Edobor-Osoh A.
TIME:
12 noon – 1pm (Mondays) & 3pm – 5pm (Tuesdays)
LOCATION:
LT 1
A.
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF COURSE:
Historical development of the atom: definition of atoms, Dalton’s atomic theory, relative
atomic masses. Fundamental particles of the atom and atomic structure. States of matter.
Chemical Energetic: definition of some thermodynamic terms, heat, work, internal
energy, enthalpy, pressure-volume work. First law of thermodynamics and its
applications. Chemical equilibrium, Electrochemistry and Chemical Kinetics: rate of
reaction, factors affecting reaction, order of reaction and how to determine it for zero
order and first order reaction, rate of equation and temperature, reaction mechanisms and
rate equation for simple reactions.
B.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/GOALS:
At the end of this course, students are expected to:
 understand the fundamental aspects of Physical Chemistry – thermodynamics and
kinetics;
 describe the mathematical and physical foundations behind thermodynamics and
chemical equilibria
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 demonstrate an understanding of the use of ideal chemical systems and build up to
real systems;
 apply mathematics to chemical problems
C.
METHODS OF LECTURE DELIVERY / TEACHING AIDS:
Lecture Delivery
 Instructional lecture note.
 Power points, charts and diagrams.
 Tutorial questions and solution.
Teaching Aids
 PowerPoint presentation
D.
COURSE OUTLINES
Module 1 (Ita B.I.)
Week 1
-
Introductory lecture/ Definitions of some Thermodynamics
Terms, Heat, work, internal energy, enthalpy, pressureVolume work.
Week 2
-
The relationship between internal energy and enthalpy.
First law of thermodynamics and its applications.
Module 2 (Aladesuyi O.)
Week 3
-
Chemical Equilibrium: reversible reactions and chemical
equilibrium, equilibrium constant, factors affecting
equilibrium
Week 4
-
Electrochemistry
Module 3 (Edobor-Osoh A.)
Week 5
-
Historical development of the atom
Week 6
-
Modern electronic theory of atoms; electronic configuration
of the elements. Periodicity of the Elements. Radioactivity
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Module 4 (Edobor-Osoh A.)
Week 7
-
Stoichiometry: mole concept, chemical formulas, equations
and calculations.
Module 5 (Ita B.I.)
Week 8
-
States of matter: gas
Mid Term Test
Week 9
-
Liquid – macroscopic properties of liquids
Week 10
-
Solids – types of solids and their properties
Week 11
-
Chemical Kinetics: rate of reaction
Module 6 (Aladesuyi O.)
Week 12
-
Rate of equation and temperature, reaction mechanisms and
rate equation for simple reactions.
Week 13
E.
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Revision and Evaluation
TUTORIALS
Tutorial questions will be set after each module. These will later be treated in class before
the beginning of the next module.
F.
STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME/METHOD OF GRADING
1.
Continuous Assessment
30 marks
(i)
Class Assignments
10 marks
(ii)
Mid Term Test
20 marks
2.
Examination
70 marks
G.
GROUND RULES & REGULATIONS
 Mandatory 75% class attendance.
 No eating in the classroom.
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 Active participation in all activities.
 All class assignments/tutorials to be submitted on time.
 Punctuality to classes to be observed.
H.
TOPICS FOR TERM ASSIGNMENTS
 Solving questions based on each process being studied
I.
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES/INDUSTRY RELEVANCE
Relevant in the following industrial sectors:
 Food and beverage companies,
 Oil and gas industry,
 Chemical Industry.
J.
RECOMMENDED READING:
 Bahl A., Bahl B.S., Tuli G.D. (2006) Essentials of Physical Chemistry, S. Chand, India
 Atkins, P. and de Paula, J. (2006) Physical Chemistry, W.H. Freeman, UK
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