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Module Title	Kinetics and Thermodynamics
Module Code	CS215
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Dermot Brougham	Office Number	X117
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide a detailed understanding of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and reaction kinetics and how they are affect the progress of chemical processes. These issues will be put in the context of chemical reactivity.

Learning Outcomes

1. Perform thermodynamic calculations to predict reaction spontaneity and the position of equilibria.
2. Identify the issues that determine reaction spontaneity and the position of equilibria in different cases
3. Analyse rate data to determine the type of kinetics of reacting systems.
4. Apply kinetics information to gain insight into reaction mechanisms.
5. Identify key issues in solution and suface thermodynamics and how they affect chemical processes and the formation of colloids.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	lecture
Independent Study	89	learning
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Review
definitions and variables, R, T, U etc.; state functions; first law.

Second law, entropy, free energy, Gibbs-Helmholtz equation, Clausius-Clapeyron equation, Raoult's Law, Gibbs-Duhem equation

Second law, entropy, free energy, Gibbs-Helmholtz equation, Clausius-Clapeyron equation, Raoult's Law, Gibbs-Duhem equation

Complex reactions, chain processes, initiation, propagation, termination, reactions in solution, transition state theory. - Natural energy flows. - Human energy consumption. - Fossils fuels; - Origins, carbon cycle, coal, oil, gas.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

G. Schwedt: 2001, The Essential Guide to Environmental Chemistry, Wiley,
R. A. Alberty: 1993, Physical Chemistry, Wiley and Sons,
Brown LeMay and Burstein: 0, Chemistry: The Central Science,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AC	BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc.
AS	BSc in Analytical Science
ESH	BSc Environmental Science & Health
SE	BSc Science Education
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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