Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Course Code:

CHBE213

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

2

Theoric:

1

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

2

ECTS:

4

Prerequisite Courses:

General Chemistry Laboratory

Course Language:

English

Courses given by:

Nihan Çelebi

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to apply the fundamentals of physical chemistry to experiments to gain further understanding of physical chemistry. In the theoretical part of the course, chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms are covered.

Course Content:

Rates of chemical reactions, kinetics of chemica reactions, molecular reaction dynamics, Absorption of Light; Boiling Point Elevation; Conductivity of Strong and Weak Electrolytes; Determination of Enthalpy of Combustion with a Calorimetric Bomb; Determining the Molecular Weight of a Polymer from Intrinsic Viscosity Measurements; Determination of Melting Enthalpy of a Pure Substance; Distribution Equilibrium; Kinetics of Sucrose Inversion; Saponification Rate of Tert-butyl Chloride; Phase Diagram of Partially Miscible Liquids.

Corequisite:

Physical Chemistry

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Adequate knowledge in chemical kinetics and dynamics to model and solve engineering problems.	1	1	A
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems related to chemical kinetics and dynamics; ability to select and apply proper analysis methods for this purpose.	2	1,2	A
3) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for physical chemistry laboratory practices such as viscometer, calorimeter, spectrophoteter, etc.; ability to employ Excel and Word Software programs effectively to plot data, make calculations and write reports.	4	3	A,B
4) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for physical chemistry laboratory practices.	5	3	B
5) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams by working as a pair doing experiments; ability to work individually while writing reports on experiments and exams.	7	3	B
6) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writingby following the lab manual and doing exams in English.	8	1,3	A,B

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	INTRODUCTIONS, EXCEL TO PLOT DATA	Excel Manual
2	RATES OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS	Textbook
3	KINETICS OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS	Textbook
4	EXP 1: Absorption of Light;Kinetics of the Chemical Reactions	Textbook & Lab. Manual
5	EXP 2: Saponification Rate of Tert-butyl Chloride	Textbook & Lab. Manual
6	EXP 3: Determination of Enthalpy of Combustion with a Calorimetric Bomb	Textbook & Lab. Manual
7	EXP 4: Determination of Melting Enthalpy of a Pure Substance	Lab. Manual
8	EXP 5: Determining the Molecular Weight of a Polymer from Intrinsic Viscosity Measurements	Textbook & Lab. Manual
9	EXP 6: Conductivity of Strong and Weak Electrolytes	Textbook & Lab. Manual
10	EXP 7: Solubility Product	Lab. Manual
11	EXP 8: Boiling Point Elevation	Textbook & Lab. Manual
12	EXP 9: Phase Diagram of Partially Miscible Liquids	Lab. Manual
13	EXP 10: Distribution Equilibrium	Lab. Manual

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Physical Chemistry, Atkins & de Paula, W H Freman, 9th edition, 2010.
Additional Resources

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	25
Lab Reports	10	30
Pre-Lab Quizzes	10	10
Final	1	35
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		35
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		65
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.	√
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.	√
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,	√
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,	√
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,	√
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.	√
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,	√
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.	√
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	13	3	39
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	2	28
Midterm Examination	10
Reports	10	3	30
Final Examination	1	3	3
Total Work Load
Total Work Load / 25 (h)
ECTS Credit of the Course

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