Physical Chemistry Ii
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
Introduction to the structure of matter: quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure and deriving properties. Fundamentals of Electrochemistry: thermodynamic and kinetics. Primary and secondary cells and batteries. Electrolytic Processes.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will learn physical-chemistry basic concepts on the structure of matter at atomic and molecular level, by means of quantum mechanics. In parallel, she/he will acquire the fundamentals of electrochemistry and of the relevant devices and industrial processes.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Course syllabus
Electrochemistry:
Thermodynamics of electrochemical cells: Energy of electrochemical cell reactions. Primary and secondary Cells. Electrode potentials. Electrolyte solutions. Pourbaix Diagrams.
Kinetics of electrochemical reactions: Phoenomena at the interfaces. Electron and charge transfers. Transport of mass and charge
Molecular and Atomic Structure:
- wave-particle duality; the Schroedinger equation; eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; the uncertainty principle
- a particle in a box, quantum mechanical tunnelling; energy levels, wavefunctions
- Atomic structure: hydrogenic atoms; many-electron atoms
- Molecular structure: Valence Bond and Molecular Orbital theories
Molecular Spectrosopy: Radiation-matter interactions. Rotational, vibrational and electronic spectroscopy
Non-laboratory exercises dedicated to in-depth analysis and exemplification of all the course topics.
Thermodynamics of electrochemical cells: Energy of electrochemical cell reactions. Primary and secondary Cells. Electrode potentials. Electrolyte solutions. Pourbaix Diagrams.
Kinetics of electrochemical reactions: Phoenomena at the interfaces. Electron and charge transfers. Transport of mass and charge
Molecular and Atomic Structure:
- wave-particle duality; the Schroedinger equation; eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; the uncertainty principle
- a particle in a box, quantum mechanical tunnelling; energy levels, wavefunctions
- Atomic structure: hydrogenic atoms; many-electron atoms
- Molecular structure: Valence Bond and Molecular Orbital theories
Molecular Spectrosopy: Radiation-matter interactions. Rotational, vibrational and electronic spectroscopy
Non-laboratory exercises dedicated to in-depth analysis and exemplification of all the course topics.
Prerequisites for admission
Competences and knowledge on physical chemistry (thermodynamics and kinetics), on mathematical analysis and on basic physics (mechanics, optics and electromagnetism)
Teaching methods
Frontal teaching, exercises and simulations
Teaching Resources
- Donald A. McQuarrie, "Quantum Chemistry", University Science Books, 2008
- Peter Atkins, Julio De Paula, Atkin's Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press
- Christopher M. A. Brett, Ana Maria Oliveira Brett, "Electrochemistry: Principles, Methods, and Applications", Oxford University Press, 1994
- Allen J. Bard, Larry R. Faulkner, "Electrochemical Methods. Fundamentals and Applications", 2001, John Wiley & Sons, 2nd Edition
- Other material on the Ariel website http://srondininicf2.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v3/home/Default.aspx
- Peter Atkins, Julio De Paula, Atkin's Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press
- Christopher M. A. Brett, Ana Maria Oliveira Brett, "Electrochemistry: Principles, Methods, and Applications", Oxford University Press, 1994
- Allen J. Bard, Larry R. Faulkner, "Electrochemical Methods. Fundamentals and Applications", 2001, John Wiley & Sons, 2nd Edition
- Other material on the Ariel website http://srondininicf2.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v3/home/Default.aspx
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral: discussion that could include short exercises and interpretation of diagrams
Written: in case of valid justification (for example, for specific health issues)
Written: in case of valid justification (for example, for specific health issues)
CHIM/02 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - University credits: 6
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professors:
Minguzzi Alessandro, Rondinini Sandra
Shifts:
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Professors:
Minguzzi Alessandro, Rondinini SandraProfessor(s)