1003830 - CHIMICA FISICA II E LABORATORIO M - Z
Module 1003832 - CHIMICA FISICA II E LABORATORIO (Mod. 2)

The course main objective is to provide to the student with specific knowledge in the field of Physical Chemistry

In particular, the student is expected to develop base theoretical knowledge in Physical Chemistry and to be able to apply it practically. This goal will be obtained via various laboratory experiences. 

The course will consist of

1- Class lectures to introduce laboratory experiences

2- Laboratory experiences

3- PC exercises for the analysis and the interpretation of experimental data. Students should bring their own PC

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry related to modules in previous semesters

Attending classes is compulsory. 

Attendance will be recorded at any class and lab. 

Exam admission will be granted only with a minimum of 70% attendance

Contents: Laboratory safety, Analysis ad interpretation of experimental data (some knowledge of error theory will be also provided), Chemical kinetics, Introduction to spectroscopy, Introduction to thermodynamics of surfaces and interfaces

Laboratory experiences: Kinetics of acetone ioduration, Kinetics of ethyl acetate hydrolysis, Confirmation of the Stern-Volmer law, FT-IR spectra of solid and liquid carbonylic compounds, Electronic absorption spectrum of iodine, Calculation of surface free energy, Langmuir Isotherms, Fluorescence spectroscopy of Anthracene

1. Notes and Slides from Lectures
2. Physical Chemistry, by Julio De Paula and Peter Atkins
3. Introduction to Error Analysis, by J.R.Taylor

The exam is integrated with module 1 and aims to assess: (a) the learning of course base concepts and the ability to relate them with each other and with experiments carried out in the lab; (b) the ability to clearly present the topics using adequate scientific language; (c) the ability to use and quantitatively interpret experimental data, applying the concepts and methodologies acquired during the course.

The exam has a pre-selection made of a written exam paper aimed at assessing the learning of minimal base concepts related to the three sections of the programme, and the ability to apply them to simple problem solving, similar to those done during classes. The oral exam will be focussed on discussing lab experiments on both experimental and theoretical principles. 

Essays are requested on all lab experiences. These are to be sent electronically to the teacher (word or pdf format) as early as possible. Using file sharing platforms is discouraged. The teacher may provide feedback on essays upon request from the student, and updated essays should be sent back to the teacher at least one week before the exam

All topics are potentialy subject to assessment. All lab experiments can be subjects to assessment.

Example 1: describe Arrhenius law and how it was verified in the lab

Example 2: how did you determine experimentally a reaction order

Example 3: describe and interpret the vibration frequency shift of the C=O bond in the chemicals analyzed

Example 4: how did you determine experimentally the dissociation energy of a biatomic molecule

Example 5: how to determine the bond length of a conjugated polyene