CHE 100 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

This course is offered to the BSc. Education (Chemistry and Mathematics) and BSc. Education (Chemistry and Biology)  first year students

 

Credits rating: 2 Credits

 

Time distribution: Lectures: 30 hours,      Tutorials: 15 hours,          Practical: 45 hours

 

Course Instructor:  Mr. Sylvanus Ruvubu/ Dr. Faith Mabiki

 

Teaching Timetable: Chemistry & Biology Stream                Chemistry & Mathematics Stream

 

Examination Timetable: Chemistry & Biology Stream                Chemistry & Mathematics Stream

 

Course Content

1. Contents

   • 1 Introduction to atomic structure and chemical bonding
   • 2 Mole concept
   • 3 Properties of gases; liquids and solids
   • 4 Properties of solutions
   • 5 Chemical equilibrium
   • 6 Chemical kinetics
   • 7 Electrochemistry

   Introduction to atomic structure and chemical bonding

2. Mole concept

3. Properties of gases; liquids and solids

4. Properties of solutions

5. Chemical equilibrium

6. Chemical kinetics

 

Required Readings

1. Peter, A. and Julio, P. (2006). Physical Chemistry (8^th ed): Oxford University Press, New York.
2. Petrucci, R.H. (2011). General Chemistry – Principles and modern applications (10^th ed). Pearson Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario.
3. Raymond, C. (2008).General Chemistry, the Essential Concepts (6^thed): Ryan Blankenship New York

Recommended Readings

1. David, B. (2014). Physical Chemistry(2^nd ed):Cengage Learning
2. David, E.G. (2007). Chemistry: The McGraw−Hill
3. Raymond, C. (2000). Physical Chemistry for the Chemical and Biological Sciences(3^rd ed):University Science Book
4. Zumdahl, S.S. (2014). Chemical Principles (9^th ed): New York.

1. Electrochemistry