General Physical Chemistry

(Pre-requisite: CHM 112)

Molecular collision in gases. The virial equation. Critical phenomena and reduced properties. Chemical Thermodynamics. 1^st law of thermodynamics (detailed treatment). The Carnot cycle. Chemical Kinetics: Integrated rate equation for 2^nd and 3^rd order reactions. Reaction mechanism and rate law. Effect of temperature on reaction rate. Colloid and Surface chemistry. Types of colloidal dispersions. Solid – liquid interface contact angles and wetting. Emulsions (oil-in-water, water-in-oil) detergency. Adsorption (Langmuir and Henry’s equation).