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Physical Chemistry I (for Biol./Pharm. Sci.)

Physikalische Chemie I (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss.)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Frédéric Merkt
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:55:00

Abstract

The laws of thermodynamics: empirical temperature, energy, entropy. Models and standard states: ideal gases, ideal solutions and mixtures, activity, thermodynamical tables. Reaction thermodynamics: chemical potential, chemical equilibria and their temperature and pressure dependence. Coupled biochemical reactions. Colligative properties.

Objective

Understanding the fundamental thermodynamical properties of chemical and biological systems.

Content

The laws of thermodynamics: empirical temperature, energy, entropy. Models and standard states: ideal gases, ideal solutions and mixtures, activity, thermodynamical tables. Reaction thermodynamics: chemical potential, chemical equilibria and their temperature and pressure dependence. Coupled biochemical reactions. Colligative properties.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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Literature

1) Atkins, P.W., 1999, Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 6th ed., 1999. 2) Moore, W.J., 1990: Grundlagen der physikalischen Chemie, W. de Gruyter, Berlin. 3) Adam, G., Läuger, P., Stark, G., 1988: Physikalische Chemie und Biophysik, 2. Aufl., Springer Verlag, Berlin.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Alle schriftlichen Unterlagen. Normaler Taschenrechner ist mitzubringen. Alle elektronischen Geräte, die eine Verbindung mit Dritten ermöglichen, sind verboten.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Physikalische Chemie I (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss.)
  • Tue 07:45-09:30 (HCI G 3)
  • 26.01 Date 16:45-18:30 (HPH G 1)
2 h weekly
exercise Physikalische Chemie I (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss.)
  • Fri 07:45-08:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Fri 07:45-08:30 (HCI D 8)
  • Fri 07:45-08:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Fri 07:45-08:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Fri 07:45-08:30 (HCI F 2)
  • Fri 07:45-08:30 (HCI F 8)
  • Fri 07:45-08:30 (HCI G 3)
  • Fri 07:45-08:30 (HCI J 8)
1 h weekly

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