This course will build upon existing knowledge of classical thermodynamics, spectroscopy and quantum mechanics to understanding chemically significant thermodynamic functions and various phase equilibria on the statistical behaviour of bulk samples.

18 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials to be arranged

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90 minute written examination

To provide students with an understanding chemically significant thermodynamic functions and various phase equilibria on the statistical behaviour of bulk samples.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Define thermodynamic terms, and rationalise phenomena including derivation of various thermodynamic laws such Clausius-Clapeyron, Gibbs-Duhem, van't Hoff, and Margules equations; state Dalton's, Raoult's; Henry's and Debye-Hückel limiting law.

2. Demonstrate how statistical thermodynamics can be applied to gain insight into a number of physical, chemical, and biological processes.

3. Express, derive and apply quantitative theories for the dynamics of a reaction, including collision theory, transition state theory, and potential energy surfaces.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.