529-0054-01L  Physical Chemistry

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersE. C. Meister
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman


AbstractPractical introduction to important experimental methods in physical chemistry.
Learning objectiveThe students have to carry out selected experiments in physical chemistry and evaluate measurement data.
Laboratory reports have to be written to each experiment.
ContentShort recapitulation of statistics and analysis of measurement data. Writing experimental reports with regard to publication of scientific works. Basic physical chemistry experiments (7 experiments from the following themes): 1. Phase diagrams (liquid-vapour and solid-liquid phase diagrams, cryoscopy); 2. electrochemistry and electronics; 3. quantum chemistry studies; 4. kinetics; 5. thermochemistry; 6. speed of sound in gases and liquids; 7. surface tension.
LiteratureErich Meister, "Grundpraktikum Physikalische Chemie: Theorie und Experimente", 2. Auflage, vdf Hochschul-Verlag an der ETH, Zürich, 2012. Available as e-book.
Prerequisites / NoticeRequirement:
529-0011-04 "Praktikum Allgemeine Chemie (1. Semester)

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