Foundations of chemical thermodynamics. The first, second and third law of thermodynamics: Thermodynamic temperature scale, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, the chemical potential. Solutions and mixtures, phase diagrams. Reaction thermodynamics: reaction parameters and equilibrium conditions, equilibrium constants. Thermodynamics of processes at surfaces and interfaces.
Objective
Introduction to chemical thermodynamics
Content
The first, second and third law of thermodynamics: empirical temperature and thermodynamic temperature scale, internal energy, entropy, thermal equilibrium. Models and standard states: ideal gases, ideal solutions and mixtures, real gases, real solutions and mixtures, activity, tables of standard thermodynamic quantities. Reaction thermodynamics: the chemical potential, reaction parameters and equilibrium conditions, equilibrium constants and their pressure and temperature dependence. Phase equilibria. Thermodynamics at surfaces and interfaces: Adsorption equilibria. Capillary forces. Adsorption isothermes.
Lecture notes
In preparation.
Literature
A list of possible text books will be provided as separate documents in the lecture.
Prerequisites / Notice
Requirements: Allgemeine Chemie I, Grundlagen der Mathematik
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 529-0011-01L General Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) I
For programme regulations
(Examination block)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Chemical Engineering 2006; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Chemistry 2005; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Programme in Biology - Chemical Direction 2011; Version 14.05.2013 (Examination Block)
The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination
written 120 minutes
Written aids
Alle schriftlichen Unterlagen. Normaler Taschenrechner ist mitzubringen. Alle elektronischen Geräte, die Verbindung mit Dritten ermöglichen, sind verboten.
Performance assessment as a semester course
(other programmes)
In examination block for
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Interdisciplinary Sciences 2010; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block)
The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination
written 60 minutes
Written aids
Alle schriftlichen Unterlagen. Taschenrechner ist mitzubringen. Alle elektronischen Geräte, die Verbindung mit Dritten ermöglichen, sind verboten.
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.