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529-0012-01L 4 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics

Physikalische Chemie I: Thermodynamik

Lecturers: Dr. Hans Peter Lüthi
Examiners: Dr. Hans Peter Lüthi, Prof. Dr. Frédéric Merkt
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:18:48

Abstract

Foundations of chemical thermodynamics. The first, second and third law of thermodynamics: Thermodynamic temperature scale, internal energy, entropy, irreversible processes and thermal equilibrium. Solutions and mixtures. Reaction thermodynamics: the chemical potential, reaction parameters and equilibrium conditions, equilibrium constants. Electrolyte solutions and galvanic cells.

Objective

Introduction to chemical thermodynamics

Content

The first, second and third law of thermodynamics: empirical temperature and thermodynamic temperature scale, internal energy, entropy, irreversible processes and thermal equilibrium. Models and standard states: ideal gases, ideal solutions and mixtures, real gases, real solutions and mixtures, activity, tables of standard thermodynamic quantities. Reaction thermodynamics: the chemical potential, reaction parameters and equilibrium conditions, equilibrium constants and their pressure and temperature dependence. Phase equilibria. Thermodynamics of systems with charged particles: electrolyte solutions and galvanic cells. Thermodynamic functions of real systems.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Skript (Teil 1) und kurze Zusammenfassung der Vorlesung (Teil 2).

Literature

Lehrbücher der physikalischen Chemie (Wedler, Moore, Atkins etc.) sowie K. Denbigh, The Principles of Chemical Equilibrium, third edition.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Alle schriftlichen Unterlagen. Normaler Taschenrechner ist mitzubringen. Alle elektronischen Geräte, die Verbindung mit Dritten ermöglichen, sind verboten.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Physikalische Chemie I: Thermodynamik
  • Tue 07:45-09:30 (HCI G 3)
  • Fri 08:15-09:00 (HG G 5)
3 h weekly
exercise Physikalische Chemie I: Thermodynamik
oder nach Vereinbarung
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI D 2)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI F 2)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI F 8)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI G 7)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI H 8.1)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI J 7)
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HCI J 8)
  • Fri 09:15-10:00 (HG D 3.1)
1 h weekly

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