K7108030 Exercises in Physical Chemistry

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Engineering

Lecture Code K7108030 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 物理化学演習

Subject Name
（Katakana）ブツリカガクエンシユウ

Subject Name in
English Exercises in Physical Chemistry

Instructor IMAE ICHIRO,FUKUOKA HIROSHI,IMATO KEIICHI,TARUTANI NAOKI

Instructor
(Katakana) イマエ　イチロウ,フクオカ　ヒロシ,イマトウ　ケイイチ,タルタニ　ナオキ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Mon3-4,Thur1-2：ENG 117

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive), Online (on-demand)

Lecture

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Chemistry

Eligible Students Undergraduate students in their third year (or higher)

Keywords Thermodynamic laws, Phase equilibrium, Chemical equilibrium, Reaction rates, Rate orders, Quantum theory, Atomic structures, Molecular structures

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) In this course, students will learn and develop an understanding of physical chemistry based on what they have already learned in the basic subjects (courses: Quantum Chemistry I, Quantum Chemistry II, Physical Chemistry I, Physical Chemistry II, Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics). It is recommended that Quantum Chemistry III be taken in conjunction with this course.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Program of Applied Chemistry
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Wide range of basic knowledge on liberal arts and specialized education, and professional basic knowledge on chemistry.
・Advanced technical knowledge of applied chemistry.
・The conception ability based on logical thinking supported by basic and technical knowledge.
（Abilities and Skills）
・Creativity to solve various problems related to applied chemistry utilizing acquired knowledge and skills
・Socially acceptable sense of moral and designing ability of research and development, which allow demonstrating the ability to solve issues as a researcher ・engineer.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・Self-motivating and continuous learning ability
・Attitudes actively trying to take multiple approaches for solving problems as an independent researcher or engineer utilizing the following items: information collection, skill improvement, development of research methods, analysis and understanding of research outcomes and results.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline To understand chemical phenomena in depth, a basic knowledge and understanding of physical chemistry is essential. In this course, students will learn much about thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum chemistry as important parts of "physical chemistry" by solving practical problems (exercises). The objective of this course is to acquire the following knowledge and skills.

1. Understand the concept of energy conservation law and state quantities, and be able to calculate thermodynamic properties in terms of them.
2. Understand entropy and calculate entropy changes.
3. Understand the concept of chemical potentials.
4. Calculate properties in terms of phase equilibrium and chemical equilibrium.
5. Understand the evaluation of reaction rates and determine reaction orders and rate constants.
6. Understand the significance of the steady-state approximation and apply it in solving problems.
7. Understand the need for quantum mechanics and solve the wave equations for simple systems.
8. Understand the structures of hydrogen atoms and many electron atoms.
9. Understand molecular orbital theory and make approximate calculations for small molecules using the theory.

Class Schedule Lesson1: Thermodynamics, part 1: Energy conservation law and thermochemistry (Chap.2).
Lesson2: Thermodynamics, part 2: Calculating entropy changes, free-energies (Chap.3).
Lesson3: Thermodynamics, part 3: Chemical potential (Chaps. 3,5).
Lesson4: Thermodynamics, part 4: Phase equilibrium (Chaps. 4,5).
Lesson5: Thermodynamics, part 5: Phase diagrams and chemical equilibrium (Chemical equilibrium) (Chaps. 5,6).
Lesson6: Thermodynamics, part 6: Chemical equilibrium (Le Chaterier's principle in terms of pressures and temperatures) (Chap.6).
Lesson7: Chemical kinetics, part 1: Molecular motion in gas phases and determination of rate laws (reaction rate, reaction order, and half-life time) (Chaps.1,20).
Lesson8: Chemical kinetics, part 2: Temperature dependence of rate constants, Stepwise reactions, and steady-state approximation(Chap.20).
Lesson9: Chemical kinetics, part 3: Enzyme reactions etc.(Chap.20).
Lesson10: Quantum chemistry, part 1: Normalization, eigenvalues,  and expectation values (Chap.7).
Lesson11: Quantum chemistry, part 2: Quantization of translational, rotational, and vibrational motions (Chap.8).
Lesson12: Quantum chemistry, part 3: Structures of hydrogenic atoms and many-electron atoms (Chap.9).
Lesson13: Quantum chemistry, part 4: Spectra of complex atoms (Chap.9).
Lesson14: Quantum chemistry, part 5: Born-Oppenheimer approximation and the electronic structure of diatomic molecules(Chap. 10).
Lesson15: Quantum chemistry, part 6: Molecular orbital theory (Hückel approximation) (Chap.10).

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Atkins' Physical Chemistry, 10th edition, Chapters 1-10, 20 (Japanese-language version)

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Quizzes/ Quiz format

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Enough preparation and review of each class are necessary because many contents are taught in each class.

Requirements Students are required to attend all lectures and take short tests, including short reports.

Grading Method Points for all short tests, weekly class attendance, and attitude in class. A total score of 60 and above is considered passing.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Since there will be a short math test at the beginning of Lesson 1, do not be late for class.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	School of Engineering
Lecture Code	K7108030	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	物理化学演習
Subject Name （Katakana）	ブツリカガクエンシユウ
Subject Name in English	Exercises in Physical Chemistry
Instructor	IMAE ICHIRO,FUKUOKA HIROSHI,IMATO KEIICHI,TARUTANI NAOKI
Instructor (Katakana)	イマエ　イチロウ,フクオカ　ヒロシ,イマトウ　ケイイチ,タルタニ　ナオキ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Mon3-4,Thur1-2：ENG 117
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive), Online (on-demand)
Lecture
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Chemistry
Eligible Students	Undergraduate students in their third year (or higher)
Keywords	Thermodynamic laws, Phase equilibrium, Chemical equilibrium, Reaction rates, Rate orders, Quantum theory, Atomic structures, Molecular structures
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	In this course, students will learn and develop an understanding of physical chemistry based on what they have already learned in the basic subjects (courses: Quantum Chemistry I, Quantum Chemistry II, Physical Chemistry I, Physical Chemistry II, Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics). It is recommended that Quantum Chemistry III be taken in conjunction with this course.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Program of Applied Chemistry （Knowledge and Understanding）・Wide range of basic knowledge on liberal arts and specialized education, and professional basic knowledge on chemistry. ・Advanced technical knowledge of applied chemistry. ・The conception ability based on logical thinking supported by basic and technical knowledge. （Abilities and Skills）・Creativity to solve various problems related to applied chemistry utilizing acquired knowledge and skills ・Socially acceptable sense of moral and designing ability of research and development, which allow demonstrating the ability to solve issues as a researcher ・engineer. （Comprehensive Abilities）・Self-motivating and continuous learning ability ・Attitudes actively trying to take multiple approaches for solving problems as an independent researcher or engineer utilizing the following items: information collection, skill improvement, development of research methods, analysis and understanding of research outcomes and results.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	To understand chemical phenomena in depth, a basic knowledge and understanding of physical chemistry is essential. In this course, students will learn much about thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum chemistry as important parts of "physical chemistry" by solving practical problems (exercises). The objective of this course is to acquire the following knowledge and skills. 1. Understand the concept of energy conservation law and state quantities, and be able to calculate thermodynamic properties in terms of them. 2. Understand entropy and calculate entropy changes. 3. Understand the concept of chemical potentials. 4. Calculate properties in terms of phase equilibrium and chemical equilibrium. 5. Understand the evaluation of reaction rates and determine reaction orders and rate constants. 6. Understand the significance of the steady-state approximation and apply it in solving problems. 7. Understand the need for quantum mechanics and solve the wave equations for simple systems. 8. Understand the structures of hydrogen atoms and many electron atoms. 9. Understand molecular orbital theory and make approximate calculations for small molecules using the theory.
Class Schedule	Lesson1: Thermodynamics, part 1: Energy conservation law and thermochemistry (Chap.2). Lesson2: Thermodynamics, part 2: Calculating entropy changes, free-energies (Chap.3). Lesson3: Thermodynamics, part 3: Chemical potential (Chaps. 3,5). Lesson4: Thermodynamics, part 4: Phase equilibrium (Chaps. 4,5). Lesson5: Thermodynamics, part 5: Phase diagrams and chemical equilibrium (Chemical equilibrium) (Chaps. 5,6). Lesson6: Thermodynamics, part 6: Chemical equilibrium (Le Chaterier's principle in terms of pressures and temperatures) (Chap.6). Lesson7: Chemical kinetics, part 1: Molecular motion in gas phases and determination of rate laws (reaction rate, reaction order, and half-life time) (Chaps.1,20). Lesson8: Chemical kinetics, part 2: Temperature dependence of rate constants, Stepwise reactions, and steady-state approximation(Chap.20). Lesson9: Chemical kinetics, part 3: Enzyme reactions etc.(Chap.20). Lesson10: Quantum chemistry, part 1: Normalization, eigenvalues, and expectation values (Chap.7). Lesson11: Quantum chemistry, part 2: Quantization of translational, rotational, and vibrational motions (Chap.8). Lesson12: Quantum chemistry, part 3: Structures of hydrogenic atoms and many-electron atoms (Chap.9). Lesson13: Quantum chemistry, part 4: Spectra of complex atoms (Chap.9). Lesson14: Quantum chemistry, part 5: Born-Oppenheimer approximation and the electronic structure of diatomic molecules(Chap. 10). Lesson15: Quantum chemistry, part 6: Molecular orbital theory (Hückel approximation) (Chap.10).
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Atkins' Physical Chemistry, 10th edition, Chapters 1-10, 20 (Japanese-language version)
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Quizzes/ Quiz format
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Enough preparation and review of each class are necessary because many contents are taught in each class.
Requirements	Students are required to attend all lectures and take short tests, including short reports.
Grading Method	Points for all short tests, weekly class attendance, and attitude in class. A total score of 60 and above is considered passing.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Since there will be a short math test at the beginning of Lesson 1, do not be late for class.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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