CHEM 222 Introductory Physical Chemistry presents the basic concepts of chemical thermodynamics and equilibria. The properties of solutions, electrochemical reactions, acidic and basic systems are examined. The principles of reaction kinetics are introduced. In the laboratory, some quantitative properties of physicochemical systems are measured.
Prerequisites: CHEM 125 and MATH 101 both with a minimum grade of 60%
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Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 90 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Recognize how ideal gas properties differ from real gases and approximate equations of state
- Track the flow of heat during physical processes and chemical reactions at constant pressure
- Derive thermodynamic results from the basic laws of thermodynamics
- Address realistic problems in chemistry using both thermodynamics and kinetics
- Determine electrochemical potentials, equilibrium constants, and thermodynamic properties for electrochemical cells
- Recognize the effect of temperature on reaction rates, understand transition state theory and be able to combine rate laws for chemical reactions
- Recognize the effect of catalysis and enzymes in our daily life
- Exhibit professional behaviours such as respect for colleagues, punctuality, willingness to think independently, and pride in presentation of work
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.