University of Manchester
Introduction to Physical Chemistry
University of Manchester

Introduction to Physical Chemistry

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Patrick J O'Malley, D.Sc
Michael W. Anderson, FRSC
Jonathan Agger, MRSC

Instructors: Patrick J O'Malley, D.Sc

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18 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
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There are 10 modules in this course

This module explores thermodynamic definitions, the zeroth law of thermodynamics and temperature, the first law of thermodynamics and enthalpy, reversible expansion, and heat capacity.

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7 videos2 readings1 quiz

This module explores the second law of thermodynamics and entropy, the second law of thermodynamics and spontaneity, the second law of thermodynamics and equilibrium, the third law of thermodynamics and absolute entropy, and Hess' Law.

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7 videos1 reading2 quizzes

This lab allows you to further explore thermodynamics.

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2 videos2 readings1 quiz

This module explores the rate of reaction, stoichiometry and order, zero order reactions, first order reactions, second order reactions, determination of reaction order, and effect of temperature on reaction rate.

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11 videos1 reading1 quiz

This module explores complex reactions, steady-state approximation, and catalysis.

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8 videos1 reading2 quizzes

This lab allows you to further explore kinetics.

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4 videos1 reading1 quiz

This module explores Planck's quantum of energy, particle nature of light, wave nature of matter, Heissenberg's uncertainty principle, the Schrödinger equation, free particle & the particle in a box, Born's interpretation of the wavefunction, and normalisation of the wavefunction.

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11 videos1 reading1 quiz

This experiment involves the visible absorption spectra of dyes.

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1 video2 readings1 quiz

This module explores hydrogen atoms, hydrogen atom quantum numbers, radial and angular solutions for hydrogenic atoms, and energy levels for hydrogenic atoms.

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8 videos1 reading2 quizzes

This lab allows you to further explore quantum chemistry.

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2 videos1 reading1 quiz

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4.6 (113 ratings)
Patrick J O'Malley, D.Sc
University of Manchester
2 Courses127,464 learners
Michael W. Anderson, FRSC
University of Manchester
1 Course80,442 learners
Jonathan Agger, MRSC
University of Manchester
1 Course80,442 learners

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