K7112032 Physical Chemistry II

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Engineering

Lecture Code K7112032 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 KIHARA SHIN-ICHI

Instructor
(Katakana) キハラ　シンイチ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Mon5-8：ENG 114

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

Lecture

Credits 2.0 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） 08 : Chemical Engineering

Eligible Students Undergraduate students

Keywords thermodynamics, chemical potential, phase equilibria, ideal solutions, phase diagrams

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Definite learning of basic chemistry and chemical engineering and cultivation of application ability
(C2) chemical engineering basis.
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 To obtain the following knowledge and abilities
1)  Combine the first and second laws of thermodynamics to derive various thermodynamic relationships.
2) Understand the meaning and role of chemical potential.
3) Understand phase diagrams for pure substances.
4) Understand the temperature and pressure dependence of phase stability. Also, be able to calculate the temperature dependence of the two-phase coexistence pressure.
5) Understand partial molar amount, mixing ratio, and excess amount.
6) Understand Raoult's law and Henry's law in ideal solutions.
7) Understand the colligative properties of dilute solutions (boiling point elevation, freezing point depression, osmotic pressure).
8) Understand phase diagrams for gas-liquid equilibrium in real solutions.
9) Understand phase diagrams for liquid-liquid equilibrium and solid-liquid equilibrium in real solutions.
10) Understand the fundamentals of chemical equilibrium.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Guidance, Review of Physical Chemistry I 3. The Second Law — Direction of Spontaneous Change
Lesson 2: Review of Physical Chemistry I 3. Combining the First and Second Laws
Lesson 3: 4. Physical Transformations of Pure Substances — Phase Diagrams of Pure Substances, Two-Phase Boundary
Lesson 4: 4. Physical Transformations of Pure Substances - Phase Stability and Phase Transitions
Lesson 5: 5. Simple Mixtures - Thermodynamic Description of Mixtures
Lesson 6: 5. Simple Mixtures - Properties of Solutions, Activity
Lesson 7: 5. Simple Mixtures - Phase Diagrams, Components, Degrees of Freedom, Vapor Pressure Diagrams
Lesson 8: Midterm Exam
Lesson 9: 5. Simple Mixtures - Phase Diagrams, Temperature-Composition Diagrams, Midterm Exam Solution Explanation
Lesson 10: 5. Simple Mixtures - Two-Component Systems, Three-Component Systems
Lesson 11: 5. Simple Mixtures - Ion Activity
Lesson 12: 6. Chemical Equilibrium - Equilibrium Constants
Lesson 13: 6. Chemical Equilibrium - Reaction Conditions and Chemical Equilibrium
Lesson 14: 6. Chemical Equilibrium - Electrochemical Cells, Electrode Potentials
Lesson 15: Review of 5. Simple Mixtures and 6. Chemical Equilibrium

Lesson 8: Midterm examination
lesson 16: Term-end examination
homework reports : once in a week

Review up to Chapter 4 of Atkins "Physical Chemistry"  as necessary to organically understand the course content.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Physical Chemistry, 10th Ed., P. Atkins and J. de Paula

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Visual Materials, moodle

(More Details) ppt slides

Learning techniques to be incorporated Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Above all else, it is crucial to attend every class and understand the material during instruction. To commit important content to memory on the spot and make it common knowledge, you need to engage your brain effectively.
Preparation: Read the relevant pages and review important content already covered.
Review: Confirm your understanding of the checklist items at the end of each chapter, and solve the self-study problems and chapter-end problems independently. Be sure to complete the assigned homework problems. Furthermore, since there are numerous similar texts related to physical chemistry, we recommend reading through other physical chemistry textbooks in addition to this one to deepen your understanding.

Requirements Students in the Chemical Engineering Program must take this class.

Grading Method Midterm exam. : 40%, Term-end exam. : 40%, Homework reports : 20%

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message (1) Memorization is not enough to pass the exam. It is important to study in a way that enables students to understand the meaning of equations and acquire the “ability to think” to utilize them.
(2) Master high school-level calculus thoroughly.

Other http://www.chemeng.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/

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	K7112032	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	KIHARA SHIN-ICHI
Instructor (Katakana)	キハラ　シンイチ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Mon5-8：ENG 114
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lecture
Credits	2.0	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）	08 : Chemical Engineering
Eligible Students	Undergraduate students
Keywords	thermodynamics, chemical potential, phase equilibria, ideal solutions, phase diagrams
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Definite learning of basic chemistry and chemical engineering and cultivation of application ability (C2) chemical engineering basis.
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	To obtain the following knowledge and abilities 1) Combine the first and second laws of thermodynamics to derive various thermodynamic relationships. 2) Understand the meaning and role of chemical potential. 3) Understand phase diagrams for pure substances. 4) Understand the temperature and pressure dependence of phase stability. Also, be able to calculate the temperature dependence of the two-phase coexistence pressure. 5) Understand partial molar amount, mixing ratio, and excess amount. 6) Understand Raoult's law and Henry's law in ideal solutions. 7) Understand the colligative properties of dilute solutions (boiling point elevation, freezing point depression, osmotic pressure). 8) Understand phase diagrams for gas-liquid equilibrium in real solutions. 9) Understand phase diagrams for liquid-liquid equilibrium and solid-liquid equilibrium in real solutions. 10) Understand the fundamentals of chemical equilibrium.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Guidance, Review of Physical Chemistry I 3. The Second Law — Direction of Spontaneous Change Lesson 2: Review of Physical Chemistry I 3. Combining the First and Second Laws Lesson 3: 4. Physical Transformations of Pure Substances — Phase Diagrams of Pure Substances, Two-Phase Boundary Lesson 4: 4. Physical Transformations of Pure Substances - Phase Stability and Phase Transitions Lesson 5: 5. Simple Mixtures - Thermodynamic Description of Mixtures Lesson 6: 5. Simple Mixtures - Properties of Solutions, Activity Lesson 7: 5. Simple Mixtures - Phase Diagrams, Components, Degrees of Freedom, Vapor Pressure Diagrams Lesson 8: Midterm Exam Lesson 9: 5. Simple Mixtures - Phase Diagrams, Temperature-Composition Diagrams, Midterm Exam Solution Explanation Lesson 10: 5. Simple Mixtures - Two-Component Systems, Three-Component Systems Lesson 11: 5. Simple Mixtures - Ion Activity Lesson 12: 6. Chemical Equilibrium - Equilibrium Constants Lesson 13: 6. Chemical Equilibrium - Reaction Conditions and Chemical Equilibrium Lesson 14: 6. Chemical Equilibrium - Electrochemical Cells, Electrode Potentials Lesson 15: Review of 5. Simple Mixtures and 6. Chemical Equilibrium Lesson 8: Midterm examination lesson 16: Term-end examination homework reports : once in a week Review up to Chapter 4 of Atkins "Physical Chemistry" as necessary to organically understand the course content.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Physical Chemistry, 10th Ed., P. Atkins and J. de Paula
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Visual Materials, moodle
(More Details)	ppt slides
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Above all else, it is crucial to attend every class and understand the material during instruction. To commit important content to memory on the spot and make it common knowledge, you need to engage your brain effectively. Preparation: Read the relevant pages and review important content already covered. Review: Confirm your understanding of the checklist items at the end of each chapter, and solve the self-study problems and chapter-end problems independently. Be sure to complete the assigned homework problems. Furthermore, since there are numerous similar texts related to physical chemistry, we recommend reading through other physical chemistry textbooks in addition to this one to deepen your understanding.
Requirements	Students in the Chemical Engineering Program must take this class.
Grading Method	Midterm exam. : 40%, Term-end exam. : 40%, Homework reports : 20%
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	(1) Memorization is not enough to pass the exam. It is important to study in a way that enables students to understand the meaning of equations and acquire the “ability to think” to utilize them. (2) Master high school-level calculus thoroughly.
Other	http://www.chemeng.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/
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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