K7112031 Physical Chemistry II

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Engineering

Lecture Code K7112031 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 物理化学II

Subject Name
（Katakana）ブツリカガク２

Subject Name in
English Physical Chemistry II

Instructor KOMAGUCHI KENJI

Instructor
(Katakana) コマグチ　ケンジ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Mon3-4,Fri3-4：ENG 115

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Lecture

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Chemistry

Eligible Students Undergraduate students enrolled in 2025 and past year students

Keywords phase equilibrium, phase diagrams, chemical potential,  ideal solution, thermodynamics of mixtures, colligative properties, chemical equilibrium

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) In this class, students will learn more and develop understanding about thermodynamics on the basis of what the students have already learned in the fundamental subjects.
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.

Program of Chemical Engineering
（Abilities and Skills）
・Definite learning of basic chemistry and chemical engineering and cultivation of application ability
chemical engineering basis

Program of Biotechnology
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Acquisition of basic and advanced knowledge relating to biotechnology and life science. (Target/Lecture class)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline On the basis of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, which are learned already in the class, “Physical chemistry I”, the following terms are focused on in this class.
1. Able to understand the basic terms and concepts associated with phase equilibrium of pure and mixed substances and explain them.
2. Able to derive basic formulae on phase equilibrium of pure and mixed substances and explain them
3. Able to calculate thermodynamic properties using basic formulae on the phase equilibrium.
4. Able to explain various types of the phase equilibrium and understand them fully.
5. Able to explain chemical equilibrium, equilibria response under various conditions, and electrode reactions with electrochemical potential.

Class Schedule Lesson1: Simple reviews on first law of thermodynamics
Lesson2: Simple reviews on second law of thermodynamics and third law of thermodynamics
Lesson3: Physical transformation of pure substances (Chap.4: phase diagrams, phase rule)
Lesson4: Physical transformation of pure substances (Chap.4: Representative phase diagrams, thermodynamic aspects of phase transitions)
Lesson5: Physical transformation of pure substances (Chap.4: location of phase boundaries)
Lesson6: Simple mixtures (Chap.5: partial molar quantities, thermodynamics of mixing)
Lesson7: Simple mixtures (Chap.5: chemical potential in liquids)
Lesson8: Mid-term examination and summary of physical transformations of pure substances and simple mixtures (lessons 3-7)
Lesson9: Simple mixtures (Chap.5: liquid mixtures, colligative properties )
Lesson10: Simple mixtures (Chap.5: phase diagrams of binary systems)
Lesson11: Simple mixtures (Chap.5: various phase diagrams of binary systems and their interpretation)
Lesson12: Simple mixtures (Chap.5: activity)
Lesson13: Chemical equilibrium (Chap.6: thermodynamic equlibrium constant)
Lesson14: Chemical equilibrium (Chap.6: reaction conditions and chemical equilibrium)
Lesson15: Final examination and summary of phase diagrams and chemical equilibrium

The mid-term and the final examinations

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, 10th edition, Chapters 4-6 in the 1st volume (Japanese-language version)

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Microsoft Teams, moodle

(More Details) Textbook・Handouts・Visual materials (Video/PC/Others）

Learning techniques to be incorporated

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Enough preparation and review of each class are necessary because many contents are taught in each class
Lesson 1： Solid understanding of basic concepts of thermodynamics (first  laws of thermodynamics)
Lesson 2： Solid understanding of basic concepts of thermodynamics (first, second and third laws of thermodynamics)
Lesson 3： Understanding of phase diagrams and phase rule
Lesson 4： Understanding of temperature and pressure dependence of phase stability
Lesson 5： Understanding of gradients at boundaries
Lesson 6： Understanding of partial molar quantities
Lesson 7： Understanding of conception of chemical potential and thermodynamic description of mixtures
Lesson 8： Review on  physical transformations of pure substances and simple mixtures (lessons 3-7)
Lesson 9： Understanding of colligative properties
Lesson 10： Understanding of phase diagrams in binary systems
Lesson 11： Understanding of various phase diagrams in binary systems
Lesson 12： Understanding of activity and activity coefficient
Lesson 13： Understanding of relation between chemical equilibrium and Gibbs energy
Lesson 14： Thermodynamic understanding of the response of chemical equilibrium to changes in temperature and pressure
Lesson 15：Review on phase diagrams in binary systems and chemical equilibrium (lessons 9-14)

Requirements Students belonging to the applied chemistry and biotechnology courses should take this class and in chemical engineering should take the class instructed by Professor Kihara.

Grading Method The mid-term and final exams are graded out of 100 total points, and a score of 60 or higher is considered a passing grade.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message "Office hours" are scheduled for Thursdays (16:00-18:00); please make active use of them. Questions will also be accepted outside these times.
This subject is a specialised course intended for Category III students; however, for students assigned to Applied Chemistry Programme, it corresponds to the learning and educational objective ‘(Ka) Solid Foundations’.

Other As a general rule, students are not permitted to miss midterm or final exams for reasons such as club activities, tournaments, or away games. If you absolutely must, please contact me.

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Engineering
Lecture Code	K7112031	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	物理化学II
Subject Name （Katakana）	ブツリカガク２
Subject Name in English	Physical Chemistry II
Instructor	KOMAGUCHI KENJI
Instructor (Katakana)	コマグチ　ケンジ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Mon3-4,Fri3-4：ENG 115
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lecture
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Chemistry
Eligible Students	Undergraduate students enrolled in 2025 and past year students
Keywords	phase equilibrium, phase diagrams, chemical potential, ideal solution, thermodynamics of mixtures, colligative properties, chemical equilibrium
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	In this class, students will learn more and develop understanding about thermodynamics on the basis of what the students have already learned in the fundamental subjects.
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. Program of Chemical Engineering （Abilities and Skills）・Definite learning of basic chemistry and chemical engineering and cultivation of application ability chemical engineering basis Program of Biotechnology （Knowledge and Understanding）・Acquisition of basic and advanced knowledge relating to biotechnology and life science. (Target/Lecture class)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	On the basis of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, which are learned already in the class, “Physical chemistry I”, the following terms are focused on in this class. 1. Able to understand the basic terms and concepts associated with phase equilibrium of pure and mixed substances and explain them. 2. Able to derive basic formulae on phase equilibrium of pure and mixed substances and explain them 3. Able to calculate thermodynamic properties using basic formulae on the phase equilibrium. 4. Able to explain various types of the phase equilibrium and understand them fully. 5. Able to explain chemical equilibrium, equilibria response under various conditions, and electrode reactions with electrochemical potential.
Class Schedule	Lesson1: Simple reviews on first law of thermodynamics Lesson2: Simple reviews on second law of thermodynamics and third law of thermodynamics Lesson3: Physical transformation of pure substances (Chap.4: phase diagrams, phase rule) Lesson4: Physical transformation of pure substances (Chap.4: Representative phase diagrams, thermodynamic aspects of phase transitions) Lesson5: Physical transformation of pure substances (Chap.4: location of phase boundaries) Lesson6: Simple mixtures (Chap.5: partial molar quantities, thermodynamics of mixing) Lesson7: Simple mixtures (Chap.5: chemical potential in liquids) Lesson8: Mid-term examination and summary of physical transformations of pure substances and simple mixtures (lessons 3-7) Lesson9: Simple mixtures (Chap.5: liquid mixtures, colligative properties ) Lesson10: Simple mixtures (Chap.5: phase diagrams of binary systems) Lesson11: Simple mixtures (Chap.5: various phase diagrams of binary systems and their interpretation) Lesson12: Simple mixtures (Chap.5: activity) Lesson13: Chemical equilibrium (Chap.6: thermodynamic equlibrium constant) Lesson14: Chemical equilibrium (Chap.6: reaction conditions and chemical equilibrium) Lesson15: Final examination and summary of phase diagrams and chemical equilibrium The mid-term and the final examinations
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, 10th edition, Chapters 4-6 in the 1st volume (Japanese-language version)
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Microsoft Teams, moodle
(More Details)	Textbook・Handouts・Visual materials (Video/PC/Others）
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Enough preparation and review of each class are necessary because many contents are taught in each class Lesson 1： Solid understanding of basic concepts of thermodynamics (first laws of thermodynamics) Lesson 2： Solid understanding of basic concepts of thermodynamics (first, second and third laws of thermodynamics) Lesson 3： Understanding of phase diagrams and phase rule Lesson 4： Understanding of temperature and pressure dependence of phase stability Lesson 5： Understanding of gradients at boundaries Lesson 6： Understanding of partial molar quantities Lesson 7： Understanding of conception of chemical potential and thermodynamic description of mixtures Lesson 8： Review on physical transformations of pure substances and simple mixtures (lessons 3-7) Lesson 9： Understanding of colligative properties Lesson 10： Understanding of phase diagrams in binary systems Lesson 11： Understanding of various phase diagrams in binary systems Lesson 12： Understanding of activity and activity coefficient Lesson 13： Understanding of relation between chemical equilibrium and Gibbs energy Lesson 14： Thermodynamic understanding of the response of chemical equilibrium to changes in temperature and pressure Lesson 15：Review on phase diagrams in binary systems and chemical equilibrium (lessons 9-14)
Requirements	Students belonging to the applied chemistry and biotechnology courses should take this class and in chemical engineering should take the class instructed by Professor Kihara.
Grading Method	The mid-term and final exams are graded out of 100 total points, and a score of 60 or higher is considered a passing grade.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	"Office hours" are scheduled for Thursdays (16:00-18:00); please make active use of them. Questions will also be accepted outside these times. This subject is a specialised course intended for Category III students; however, for students assigned to Applied Chemistry Programme, it corresponds to the learning and educational objective ‘(Ka) Solid Foundations’.
Other	As a general rule, students are not permitted to miss midterm or final exams for reasons such as club activities, tournaments, or away games. If you absolutely must, please contact me.
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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