Program Overview

Program Overview

The Physical Chemistry program at Xiangtan University is a foundational course for undergraduate students majoring in Chemical Engineering and Process. This program delves into the principles of physical chemistry, exploring the relationships between physical and chemical phenomena. It aims to equip students with a deep understanding of chemical reactions, including their equilibrium, kinetics, and applications in research, production, and daily life.

Program Details

• College: Xiangtan University
• Faculty: College of Chemistry
• Major: Chemistry
• Curriculum: Chemical Engineering, Environment
• Person in Charge: Luo Zhigao
• English Name: Physical Chemistry
• Course No: Not specified
• Credit: 3
• Period: 44

Course Introduction

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of physical chemistry, leveraging mathematical and physical principles to explore chemical reactions. Students will learn about the balance and rate laws of chemical reactions, as well as their applications. The course covers topics such as electrochemistry, colloids, and surface phenomena, aiming to cultivate students' research and innovation capabilities.

Teaching Team

• Main Teacher: Luo Zhigao
• Teacher Team: 1 in total, including Wang Pu

Course Objectives

1. Master the calculation methods using the phase rule and lever rule.
2. Understand the basic concepts of electrochemistry, including electrical conductivity, batteries, and electromotive force.
3. Grasp the concepts of surface free energy, surface tension, and the additional pressure of curved liquid surfaces.
4. Understand the basic concepts of dynamics and master the characteristics of simple series reactions.
5. Understand and master the properties of sols.
6. Familiarize themselves with the purpose, principle, and operation of basic physical chemistry experiments.

Assessment and Evaluation

• Assessment Method: Examination
• Assessment Standard: Unified examination questions, closed-book examination, with scores calculated on a percentage basis.
• Grade Composition: Examination accounts for 70%, usual performance accounts for 30% (including 10% for experiment scores and 20% for usual homework).

Reference Textbooks

• Main Textbook: "Physical Chemistry" (7th edition) compiled by the Physical Chemistry Teaching and Research Office of Tianjin University, published by Higher Education Press, 2024.
• Reference Books:
  • "Physical Chemistry" (4th edition) by Fu Xiancai, Shen Wenxia, and Yao Tianyang, published by Higher Education Press, 1990.
  • "Physical Chemistry" (1st edition) by Fu Yupu, published by Dalian University of Technology Press, 1998.
  • "Physical Chemistry" by Zhu Wentao, published by Tsinghua University Press, 1995.
  • "Physical Chemistry" (8th edition) by Atkins P W and de Paula J, published by Oxford University Press, 2006.

Teaching Outline

The course outline includes detailed topics such as phase equilibrium, electrochemistry, interface phenomena, chemical dynamics, and colloid chemistry, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding physical chemistry.

Course Chapters

1. Introduction to the Course
   • 1.1 Teaching Outline
   • 1.2 Teaching Calendar
   • 1.3 Learning Guide
2. Phase Equilibrium
   • 2.1 Phase Rule
   • 2.2 Phase Diagram of Single-Component System
   • 2.3 Gas-Liquid Equilibrium of Ideal Liquid Mixture
   • 2.4 Gas-Liquid Equilibrium of Real Liquid Mixture
   • 2.5 Partially Miscible and Completely Immiscible Liquid Systems
3. Electrochemistry
   • 3.1 Electrode Process
   • 3.2 Electrical Conductivity
   • 3.3 Reversible Battery
   • 3.4 Electrode Potential
   • 3.5 Battery Design
   • 3.6 Polarization
4. Interface Phenomena
   • 4.1 Surface Tension
   • 4.2 Solid Surface
   • 4.3 Solid-Liquid Interface
5. Chemical Dynamics
   • 5.1 Chemical Reaction Rate
   • 5.2 Rate Equation
   • 5.3 Complex Reaction
   • 5.4 Chain Reaction
6. Colloid Chemistry
   • 6.1 Sol Preparation
   • 6.2 Sol Properties

This program is designed to provide a thorough understanding of physical chemistry, preparing students for advanced studies and careers in chemical engineering, research, and development.