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Physical Chemistry

Physikalische Chemie

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Erich Christian Meister
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:30

Abstract

Practical introduction to important experimental methods in physical chemistry.

Objective

The students have to carry out selected experiments in physical chemistry and evaluate measurement data. Laboratory reports have to be written to each experiment.

Content

Physical chemistry part: Short recapitulation of statistics and analysis of measurement data. Writing experimental reports with regard to publication of scientific works. Basic physical chemistry experiments (7 experiments from the following themes): 1. Phase diagrams (liquid-vapour and solid-liquid phase diagrams, cryoscopy); 2. electrochemistry and electronics; 3. quantum chemistry studies; 4. kinetics; 5. thermochemistry; 6. speed of sound in gases and liquids; 7. surface tension.

Resources

Literature

Erich Meister, Grundpraktikum Physikalische Cheme, 2. Aufl. Vdf UTB, Zürich 2012.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Physikalische Chemie
Praktikum findet statt nach Vereinbarung mit Dr. E. Meister
No time listed 8 h weekly

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