Physical Chemistry- 3

Syllabus- Spring 2013 Course Description Symbol: Phys. Chem. III; Number: 5342, Credit: 3 compulsory units; Contact Hours: 3; Prerequisite: 5242, 1206; Name: Chemical dynamics; Subject: Principles and basic applications of physical and chemical kinetics. Topics/Lectures An overview; Concept of molecular motion, Collision frequency, Viscosity, Conductivity, Diffusion; Rates of the reactions, Temperature dependence; Concept of reaction mechanism, Complex reactions; Special topics in chemical dynamics. Instructors Prof. F. EL-Ashhab and Prof. L. Sheha. References P.W. Atkins & J. de Paula, Elements of physical chemistry, OU Press. P.W. Atkins & J. de Paula, Physical chemistry, OU Press. G. Whittaker, Instant notes in physical chemistry, T&F Press. www.intute.ac.uk/chemistr