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2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CHEM0821 Elementary Physical Chemistry (IFY)

10 creditsClass Size: 105

Module manager: Dr Didi Derks
Email: d.derks@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

None, but a grade C in the GSCE examination in Chemistry or Integrated Science would be advantageous

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

CHEM1821 is one of three foundation courses in chemistry which can be taken by itself or with CHEM1811 and CHEM1831 in any combination. Although a GCSE in science would certainly be advantageous, no prior knowledge of the subject is assumed. This 10-credit module in semester 1 provides an elementary, essentially non-mathematical introduction to modern concepts of physical chemistry. You will discover the background to the gas laws, atomic and molecular theory, kinetic theory, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, hermochemistry, and the behaviour of ions in solution, acids and bases. You will also gain experience of simple manipulations in the chemical laboratory. The School of Chemistry in Leeds is at the forefront of research into the atmosphere, which is now seen as so important to even our very future existence, using advanced ideas which develop from the material in this module.

Objectives

To provide an elementary, essentially non-mathematical introduction to modern concepts of physical chemistry.

Syllabus

An elementary introduction to the gas laws, early atomic and molecular theory, kinetic theory, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermochemistry, behaviour of ions in solution, acids and bases.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
On-line Learning17.507.50
Laboratory23.006.00
Workshop51.005.00
Lecture51.005.00
Independent online learning hours24.00
Private study hours52.50
Total Contact hours23.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

70 hours: including completion of workshop material, guided reading and revision.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Workshops and Minerva quizzes

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
AssignmentLaboratory Exercise20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)20.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Open Book exam2 hr 00 mins80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)80.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 28/04/2023 14:52:15

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