Overview

This subject deals with both chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. The material that will be covered in this subject is intended to provide you with the tools and understanding to handle basic problems involving chemical systems at equilibrium and rates of simple chemical reactions.

Textbook

Atkins, P., and J. de Paula. Physical Chemistry. New York, NY: W.H. Freeman and Company, 2001. ISBN: 0716735393.

Other Resources

Silbey, R., R. Alberty, and M. Bawendi. Physical Chemistry. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 2004. ISBN: 047121504X.

Castellan, G. Physical Chemistry. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1983. ISBN: 0201103869.

Houston, P. Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Dynamics. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2001. ISBN: 0072435372.

Homework

Problems will be assigned every week. Late problem sets are not accepted. Homework will be graded by recitation instructors.

Examinations

There will be three one-hour examinations during the term and a regularly scheduled final examination. A set of "summary" equations and notes, no longer than 3 single sided letter-size pages for the hour exams and 12 (cumulative) pages for the final, can be used in these exams. In all other respects the exams will be closed-notes and closed-book.

Grading

Grades for the subject will be based on a total of 600 points.