
Physical Chemistry is the branch of chemistry that bridges the principles of physics and chemistry to explain the behavior of matter at both macroscopic and microscopic levels. This course provides a rigorous foundation in the theoretical concepts and mathematical frameworks that govern chemical systems, focusing on the quantitative relationships between energy, structure, and reactivity.
Key Topics Covered
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Thermodynamics
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Laws of thermodynamics
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Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy
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Chemical equilibrium and phase transitions
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Quantum Chemistry
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Wave-particle duality
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Schrödinger equation and atomic orbitals
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Molecular orbital theory and spectroscopy
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Kinetics
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Reaction rate laws
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Mechanisms and transition state theory
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Catalysis and enzyme kinetics
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Statistical Mechanics
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Distribution of molecular energies
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Partition functions
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Connection between microscopic states and macroscopic properties
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Electrochemistry
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Redox reactions and electrode potentials
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Conductivity and ionic transport
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Applications in batteries and fuel cells
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