Study programme competencies |
Code
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Study programme competences
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A1 |
Ability to use chemistry terminology, nomenclature, conventions and units |
A5 |
Understanding of principles of thermodynamics and its applications in chemistry |
A14 |
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and theories in chemistry |
A16 |
Ability to source, assess and apply technical bibliographical information and data relating to chemistry |
A17 |
Ability to work safely in a chemistry laboratory (handling of materials, disposal of waste) |
A18 |
Risk management in relation to use of chemical substances and laboratory procedures |
A19 |
Ability to follow standard procedures and handle scientific equipment |
A20 |
Ability to interpret data resulting from laboratory observation and measurement |
A21 |
Understanding of qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemical problems |
A22 |
Ability to plan, design and develop projects and experiments |
B2 |
Effective problem solving |
B3 |
Application of logical, critical, creative thinking |
B4 |
Working independently on own initiative |
B5 |
Teamwork and collaboration |
C1 |
Ability to express oneself accurately in the official languages of Galicia (oral and in written) |
C3 |
Ability to use basic information and communications technology (ICT) tools for professional purposes and learning throughout life |
Learning aims |
Subject competencies (Learning outcomes) |
Study programme competences |
To acquire practical skills needed for experimental quantification of the thermodynamic and electrochemical properties of chemical systems. |
A17 A18 A19 A22
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B2 B3
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C3
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To acquire skills in the treatment of the measurements in the laboratory and skill in the use of software to carry out the analysis of experimental data. |
A20 A21 A22
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B2 B3
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To acquire practical skills in the application of instrumental techniques most commonly used in chemistry to the study of systems of physicochemical interest. |
A19 A22
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B2 B3
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To analyze and interpret the result of a chemical experiment from fundamental theoretical concepts of Physical Chemistry. |
A5 A14 A20 A21 A22
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B2 B3
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To write a comprehensive report of experimental work using appropriate scientific language. |
A1 A16 A20
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B3 B4
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C1 C3
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To learn how to search, use and cite required bibliographic information. |
A16
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B4 B5
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C3
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
Chemical Thermodynamics practical demonstrations that do not require instrumental techniques |
1. Partial molal volumes of a binary mixture.
2. Molecular masses by cryoscopy measurements.
3. Activity of an electrolyte by cryoscopy measurements.
4. Molecular masses by distillation of mixture of two immiscible liquids.
5. Phase diagram of a ternary system.
6. Determination of the equilibrium constant.
7. Determination of heat of solution for benzoic acid by solubility measurements.
8. Partition coefficient. Application to the calculation of an equilibrium constant.
9. Determination of the solubility of a compound sparingly soluble in several saline media. Common ion effect and salting effect.
10. Chemical equilibrium. Determination of DG0, DH0 and DS0.
11. Diagram of solid-liquid phase of a binary system. |
Chemical Thermodynamics practical demonstrations that incorporate instrumental techniques |
12. Determination of the phase diagram of a vapor-liquid binary system.
13. Spectrophotometric determination of the equilibrium constant of an indicator.
14. Characterization of a coordination compound by spectrophotometric measurements.
15. Potentiometric determination of the dissociation product of water by Gran's method.
16. Dye adsorption isotherms. |
Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Ordinary class hours |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Seminar |
4 |
6 |
10 |
Laboratory practice |
56 |
42 |
98 |
Supervised projects |
0 |
39 |
39 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Personalized attention |
0 |
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0 |
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(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Methodologies |
Description |
Seminar |
Practical experiments to perform are proposed. These experiments are related to the theoretical contents of Physical Chemistry 3 subject. Different experimental methodologies are proposed and a specific experimental procedure is discussed. |
Laboratory practice |
Each student is assigned a certain number of practical experiments. Some aspects of these experiments are solved in small groups while others are performed individually. |
Supervised projects |
- The student must analyze the experimental data obtained in the laboratory with the help of software.
- Each student has to make their own lab report containing the theoretical concepts, experimental results and answers to several questions about each experiment. This report must be written following the style corresponding to a scientific report. |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
Evaluation of the contents in the subject. This evaluation will be held upon completion of the practical work. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Laboratory practice |
Supervised projects |
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Description |
Solving any doubts individually and guiding the student in relation to course content. |
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Description
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Qualification
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Laboratory practice |
Continuous assessment of the work done by the student in the laboratory, considering both the skills and knowledge acquired.
The answers to the questions raised during the development of the experiments and the acquisition and processing of the experimental data, together with a report of practices, constitute 50% of the final mark.
Competencies assessed: A17, A18, A19, A22, C1 |
50 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
Written test to evaluate the contents in the subject.
It will be performed once the laboratory work is finished. It constitutes 50% of the final mark.
To pass the course students must obtain a minimum of 3.5 points out of 10 in the written test.
Competencies assessed: A1, A5, A14, A20, A21, B2, B3, C3 |
50 |
Supervised projects |
Report of the experiments that must contain the theoretical foundations, analysis of the experimental results and the answers to questions related to the experiments. Report should be written following the style of a scientific report.
The lab report together with continuous assessment of laboratory work constitute 50% of the final mark.
Competencies assessed: A1, A14, A16, A20, B3, B4, B5, C1, C3
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0 |
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Assessment comments |
Attendance at all seminars and practices is compulsory for the student to pass the course. First opportunity assessment: Continuous evaluation of the work done by the student in the laboratory, considering the skills and knowledge, the answers to questions during the development and elaboration of the experimental data, together with the report of practices, constitute 50% of the final mark. A written test will constitute the 50% remaining. The course is considered passed if the average of the marks obtained in the different activities reaches a minimum of 5 points out of a maximum of 10 points. To pass the course students must obtain a minimum mark of 3.5 points out of 10 in the written test. If the average is equal to or greater than 5 (out of 10) but this threshold mark was not met, the final mark will be 4.5 (fail). The final mark could be scaled up to a maximum of 1 point as a result of the evaluation of the overall student's progression. The qualification "not attended" will only be given to those students who do not engage in any practice session in the lab. Second opportunity assessement: Students who have successfully completed the lab must conduct a test in the classroom that will account for 100% of the mark. Students who have not passed the lab are required to perform a practical test in the laboratory. Students evaluated in the "second opportunity" will only be eligible for
Honors if the maximum number of licenses for the corresponding course
has not been fully covered in the "first opportunity" Should it be more candidates to honors grade than licenses available, allocation of licenses could be done through a extraordinary exam. The teaching-learning process, including assessment, refers to an
academic course and, therefore, will restart as new with every new
academic year, including all activities and assessment procedures
scheduled for that course.
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Sources of information |
Basic
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Ruix Sánchez, J.J.; Rodríguez Mellado, J.M.; Muñoz Gutiérrez, E., Sevilla Suárez de Urbina, J.M. (2003). Curso experimental en Química Física. Síntesis
Denbigh, K. (1985). Equilibrio Químico . Madrid. AC
Matthews, G.P (1985). Experimental Physical Chemistry. Boston. Oxford Science Pub
Shoemaker, D.P.; Garland, G.W.; Nibler, J.W. (2009). Experiments in Physical Chemistry 8ª ed.. McGraw-Hill
Levine, I.N. (2004). Fisicoquímica . McGraw-Hill
Sime, R.J (1990). Physical Chemistry: Methods, techniques, experiments.. Philadelphia. Saunders College Publishing |
- M. S. Robinson F. L. Stoller, B. Horn, and W. Grabe "Teaching and Applying Chemistry-Specific Writing Skills Using a Simple, Adaptable Exercise" J. Chemical Education, 86, 45, (2009)
-D. C. Harris. "Nonlinear least-squares curve fitting with Microsoft Excel Solver" J. Chemical Education, 75, 119 (1998) |
Complementary
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Sime, R.J. (2005). Physical chemistry calculations with Excel, Visual Basic, Visual Basic with applications, Mathcad, Mathmatica. San Francisco: Pearson |
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
Química Física Avanzada/610G01020 |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
Química Física 3/610G01018 |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
Química 4/610G01010 | Química Física 3/610G01018 | Laboratorio de Química/610G01032 |
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