Topic outline

  • chapter 1


    Chapter 1: Introduction to Thermodynamics

    -Concept of system, quantities and state function (application to ideal gases)

    -1st principle of THD (Energy, work and heat (U,W,Q))

    -Thermochemistry (enthalpy and heat of reaction)

    -2nd Principle of THD: entropy and free enthalpy.


  • Chapter 2 : Chemical kinetics :


    I.                   Definition, rate of reaction, rate laws and order of a reaction

    II.                The Change of Concentration with Time :

    III.             Factors influencing the rate of reaction

    IV.             Speed of reaction, collision theory

    V.                 Reaction mechanisms


  • Chapter 3: chemical equilibrium

    Chapter 3

    I. Basic concepts

    II. The equilibrium constant

    III. Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations:

    IV. Factors affecting the balance


  • Topic 4