| Study programme competencies |
| Code | Study programme competences |
| A1 | Ability to use chemistry terminology, nomenclature, conventions and units |
| A3 | Knowledge of characteristics of the different states of matter and theories used to describe them |
| A4 | Knowledge of main types of chemical reaction and characteristics of each |
| A10 | Knowledge of chemical kinetics, catalysis and reaction mechanisms |
| A14 | Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and theories in chemistry |
| A19 | Ability to follow standard procedures and handle scientific equipment |
| A20 | Ability to interpret data resulting from laboratory observation and measurement |
| A22 | Ability to plan, design and develop projects and experiments |
| A23 | Critical standards of excellence in experimental technique and analysis |
| A25 | Ability to recognise and analyse link between chemistry and other disciplines, and presence of chemical processes in everyday life |
| A27 | Ability to teach chemistry and related subjects at different academic levels |
| B1 | Learning to learn |
| B3 | Application of logical, critical, creative thinking |
| B4 | Working independently on own initiative |
| C3 | Ability to use basic information and communications technology (ICT) tools for professional purposes and learning throughout life |
| C6 | Ability to assess critically the knowledge, technology and information available for problem solving |
| Learning aims | |||
| Learning outcomes | Study programme competences | ||
| Methodology: · Be able to plan, design, and perform experiments related to the transport of matter and charge transport. · Be able to propose and design a kinetic study of a chemical reaction. · Simple software application to the quantitative analysis of kinetic data. · Interpretation of kinetic results on the basis of reaction mechanisms. · Simulation / prediction of unpublished data from the rate equation | A3 A4 A10 A19 A20 A22 A23 A27 |
B1 B3 B4 |
C3 |
| Conceptual: · Knowledge of interionic interactions and inter-or intramolecular interactions and their relationship with association phenomena, self-aggregation or molecular conformation. · Mastering the own methods of chemical kinetics. Interpretation at molecular level (mechanistic) of chemical reactions. Understand and know the factors that can change the rate of a chemical reaction. · Understand the catalysis process and its relation to chemical-, photochemical- or electrochemical-activation | A1 A4 A10 A14 |
B3 |
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| Attitudinal: · Provide appropriate reports of an experimental study · Analyze and critique published kinetic studies of low difficulty. | A22 A23 A25 A27 |
B1 B3 B4 |
C3 C6 |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| Ionic and molecular interactions | · Ionic interactions in the liquid phase: activity coefficient. Debye-Hucke's law. Ionic strength. · Molecular interactions. Dipole moment. Polarizability: equation of Clausius-Mossotti. Dipolar interactions. Hydrophobic interaction: self-aggregation and molecular conformation. ·Colloids: direct and reverse micelles, biological membranes. · Macromolecules |
| Transport phenomena | · Flux. Diffusion. Fick's first lay. Stokes-Einstein equation. · Thermal conductivity · Electric conductivity: the Deby-Huckel-Onsager theory. · Viscosity |
| Rate equation and reaction mechanism | · Integrated rate equation. Initial rates. Order of reaction. The method of flooding. Physical properties in kinetic studies. Experimental techniques. · Complex reaction schemes: parallel and concurrent reactions, reversible reactions, consecutive reactions. · The steady-state approximation. · Reaction mechanisms: elementary reactions. Deduction of reaction mechanisms. |
| Kinetic Theories and their applications |
· Collisions theory: the frequency factor · Transition state theory. The activated complex. Statistical thermodynamics approach. Activation parameters. Potential energy surfaces. · Reactions in the gas phase: Lindeman mechanism · Reactions is solution. Diffusion controlled reactions · Photochemical reactions |
| Catalysis | · Homogeneous, heterogeneous and microheterogeneous catalysis · General mechanism of catalysis: rate equations. · Homogeneous catalysis: nucleophilic catalysis, acid-base catalysis, ... · Linear free energy relations: the Swain-Scott equation, the Bronsted law, the Hammett correlation, the Taft equation. · Microheterogeneous catalysis; micellar catalysis, enzyme catalysis. · Heterogeneous catalysis: Langmuir isoterm. Rate equations. |
| Introduction to electrochemical kinetics | · Electrochemical reactions: special topics · Interface electrode-solution: the Gouy-Chapman model · Rate of charge transfer. The Butler-Volmer equation · Voltametry |
| Lab experiments | · Laboratory experiments relative to Transport phenomena, determination of rate equations and catalytic processes. |
| Planning | ||||
| Methodologies / tests | Competencies | Ordinary class hours | Student’s personal work hours | Total hours |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | A4 A10 A25 A27 B3 | 21 | 50 | 71 |
| Glossary | A1 A14 B1 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Seminar | A1 A4 A10 A14 B3 B1 | 7 | 21 | 28 |
| Long answer / essay questions | A14 B3 C6 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Laboratory practice | A19 A20 A22 A23 A25 A27 B1 B3 B4 C3 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Mixed objective/subjective test | A1 A3 A4 A10 A14 A20 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Personalized attention | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| (*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||
| Methodologies |
| Methodologies | Description |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | In the exposition classes the teacher introduces all concepts, models, methodologies and theories of the fundamental contents of the discipline program. |
| Glossary | Elaboration of a list of key concepts (terms, authors, typical equations, ...), with their explanation, that arise in each topic. It is a Moodle activity in which the number of concepts per student is limited, seeking maximum participation. |
| Seminar | This activity will be carried out in a small groups. Certain concepts will be emphasized through the detailed development of standard exercises and doubts raised by the student will be resolved. |
| Long answer / essay questions | Periodically at the end of each thematic unit, including the corresponding seminar/s, a test/essay will be proposed during the seminar classes, so that the student can demonstrate the use and participation in these sessions. It is contemplated that it be done through Moodle on specific dates and in a certain time. The aim is not only to monitor the evolution of the students, but also to promote the continuous evaluation system. |
| Laboratory practice | Experiments related to the concepts addressed during the course will be carried out. It will consist of three phases: The first refers to completing a questionnaire through Moodle related to the experiment/s that corresponds to develop in the Laboratory. The second includes the work of the student in the Laboratory: planning of the experiment, its development and analysis of results. The third consists of preparing the Results Report, which will assess the presentation, methodological justification and interpretation, as well as the comparison with bibliographic results. |
| Mixed objective/subjective test | Proposal of questions and exercises, related with the concepts introduced in the classes of theory, seminar or in Lab experiments, to solve. The student alone will demonstrate, during a fixed time interval, the acquired knowledge and his capacity for solving exercises and/or developing conceptual questions. |
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| Assessment | |||
| Methodologies | Competencies | Description | Qualification |
| Glossary | A1 A14 B1 | Preparation of a glossary of terms / concepts, ..., that arise in each topic. To obtain the maximum score, each student must propose a maximum of ten terms that cover all the topics of the content. | 10 |
| Laboratory practice | A19 A20 A22 A23 A25 A27 B1 B3 B4 C3 | The evaluation of this activity takes into account the Moodle questionnaire, the laboratory work and the results report (written or as an oral presentation): -Understanding the script of the experiment (s) through a questionnaire in Moodle previously to the development of the experiment in the Laboratory. -Development of the experiment in the Laboratory: planning, data collection and analysis. -Laboratory report that reflects the presentation and the quantitative treatment of the experimental results and their explanation based on theoretical models. |
15 |
| Mixed objective/subjective test | A1 A3 A4 A10 A14 A20 | Performance of written examination about theoretical and practical questions, regarding the contents treated in all parts of the course. It is required to surpass each of the activities to pass the course. The qualification of a surpassed activity will be kept in the remaining opportunities of the current academic year (second opportunity). If the mixed and essay tests are not passed, even if the average with the qualification of all the activities is higher than 5, the numerical qualification that appears in the ACTA will be the score obtained in both mixed and essay tests. The student will obtain the qualification of No Presented when he do not take part in the laboratory practice program and, therefore, do not present to the mixed test. |
50 |
| Long answer / essay questions | A14 B3 C6 | Throughout the course there will be four / five short tests lasting less than 30 min, each one related to the thematic units of the content. Development through Moodle will be preferred whenever possible. | 25 |
| Assessment comments | |||
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-Attendance to all laboratory practices and delivery of the corresponding report are required, either for partial-time student or for full-time student. -Attendance to seminars is not mandatory for students with academic exemption. If it is not possible to participate in the essay test, the qualification will be added to the mixed text. -To pass the course it will be necessary to obtain a mark not lower than 5.0 out of 10 in all valuable activities and achieve a minimum qualification of 5.0 in the proportional sum of all the activities. -The qualification of "Matricula" is preferably granted at the first opportunity. -Second Opportunity: repetition of the exam upon contents of seminars, lab practical and theory clases. For those students who have not obtain a 5.0 out of 10 on the essay test, its grade will be added to the mixed text. |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
P. W. Atkins, J. de Paula (2008). Química Física, 8ª Ed. . Panamericana
Laidler K. J. (1994). Chemical Kinetics . Harper and Row, New York.
Espenson J. H. (1995). Chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms 2ª ed.. McGraw-Hill, New York.
Bockris, J.O.M., Reddy, A K.N. (1998). Modern Electrochemistry 1. Ionics. 2nd ed.. Plenum Press, New York |
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| Complementary |
LEVINE I. N. (2004). Fisicoquímica 5ª ed.. McGraw-Hill, Madrid
R. A. Jackson (2004). Mechanism in Organic Reactions.. Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
P. L. Brezonik (1994). Chemical Kinetics and Process Dynamic in Aquatic Systems.. Lewis Publishers
P. Sanz Pedredo (1992). Físicoquímica para Farmacia y Biología.. Masson-Salvat Medicina
S. R. Logan (2000). Fundamentos de Cinética Química. Addison Wesley
BOCKRIS, J.O.M., REDDY, A.K.N., GAMBOA-ADELCO, M.E. (2000). Modern Electrochemistry 2A. Fundamentals of Electrodics.. Kluwer Academic/Plenum Press: New York
BERRY R. S., RICE S. A., ROSS J. (2000). Physical Chemistry. 2ª ed.. Oxford University Press, New York
KORITA, J, DVORAK, J., KAVAN, L. (1987). Principles of Electrochemistry. 2nd ed.. Wiley, Chichester
J. BERTRAN-RUSCA, J. NUÑEZ-DELGADO Eds , (2002). Química Física, vol. II. Ariel Ciencia |
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| Other comments | |
| They are necessary the knowledges of Chemistry and Physical Chemistry materias -To know draft,synthesize and correctly present a work. -To dominate the graphic representation, linear regression with basic knowledges of statistics. -To use at basic level tools of computing, such as Excel, Word, Power Point. -It recommends to know English of intermediate level (reading). |