Introduction to Physical Chemistry
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Duration | 19 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Introduction to Physical Chemistry at Coursera Course details
- Chemical reactions underpin the production of pretty much everything in our modern world. But, what is the driving force behind reactions? Why do some reactions occur over geological time scales whilst others are so fast that we need femtosecond-pulsed lasers to study them? Ultimately, what is going on at the atomic level? Discover the answers to such fundamental questions and more on this course in introductory physical chemistry.
- The course covers the key concepts of three of the principal topics in first-year undergraduate physical chemistry: thermodynamics, kinetics and quantum mechanics. These three topics cover whether or not reactions occur, how fast they go and what is actually going on at the sub-atomic scale.
Introduction to Physical Chemistry at Coursera Curriculum
Thermodynamics I
Introduction
Thermodynamic Definitions
The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics and Temperature
The First Law of Thermodynamics and Enthalpy
Reversible Expansion
Heat Capacity
Thermodynamics I Recap
About Us
Thermodynamics I Overview
Thermodynamics I - Practice Quiz
Thermodynamics II
Thermodynamics II Introduction
The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Entropy
The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Spontaneity
The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Equilibrium
The Third Law of Thermodynamics and Absolute Entropy
Hess' Law
Thermodynamics Recap
Thermodynamics II Overview
Thermodynamics II - Practice Quiz
Thermodynamics Assessment
Virtual Lab 1: Thermodynamics
Introduction to Experiment
Calorimeter Experiment
Thermodynamics Lab Overview (Virtual Lab)
Thermodynamics Lab Solutions
Thermodynamics Virtual Lab
Chemical Kinetics I
Introduction to Chemical Kinetics I
Rate of Reaction
Stoichiometry and Order
Zero Order Reactions
First Order Reactions
Second Order Reactions
Determination of Reaction Order
Experimental Determination of Reaction Order
Examples of Measurements I
Examples of Measurements II
Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate
Chemical Kinetics I Overview
Chemical Kinetics I - Practice Quiz
Chemical Kinetics II
Chemical Kinetics II Introduction
Complex Reactions: Equilibria
Complex Reactions: Consecutive reactions (Rate-Determining Step)
Steady-State Approximation
Using the Steady State Approximation (Lindemann Mechanism)
Using the steady state approximation (Chain Reactions)
Catalysis
Chemical Kinetics Recap
Chemical Kinetics II Overview
Chemical Kinetics II - Practice Quiz
Chemical Kinetics Assessment
Virtual Lab 2: Kinetics
Introduction to Experiment
Gas Burette Experiment
Experiment Extra Data
Lab 2 Feedback
Kinetics Lab Overview
Kinetics Virtual Lab
Quantum Chemistry I
Introduction to Quantum Chemistry by Dr. Patrick O'Malley
Planck's Quantum of Energy
Particle Nature of Light
Particle Nature of Light - Example
Wave Nature of Matter
Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
The Schrodinger Equation
The Free Particle & the Particle in a Box
Born's Interpretation of the Wavefunction
Normalisation of the Wavefunction
Particle in a Box Application to Polyene Electronic Spectra
Quantum Chemistry I Overview
Quantum Chemistry I - Practice Quiz
Virtual Lab 3: Particle in a Box
Particle in a Box Introduction
Particle in a Box Overview
Spectrometer Simulation
Particle in a Box Lab
Quantum Chemistry II
Introduction to Quantum Chemistry I by Dr. Patrick O'Malley
Introduction to Hydrogenic Atoms
Hydrogenic Atom Quantum Numbers
Radial Solutions for Hydrogenic Atoms
Angular Solutions for Hydrogenic Atoms
Interpretation of Hydrogenic Atom Solutions
Energy levels for Hydrogenic Atoms
Quantum Chemistry II Recap
Quantum Chemistry II Overview
Quantum Chemistry II - Practice Quiz
Quantum Chemistry Assessment
Virtual Lab 4: Hydrogen Emission Spectroscopy
Hydrogen Emission Introduction
Quantum Lab Feedback
Quantum Chemistry Lab Overview
Quantum Virtual Lab
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