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Química-Física

Código 12816
Ano 2
Semestre S1
Créditos ECTS 6
Carga Horária PL(15H)/T(30H)/TP(15H)
Área Científica Química
Mode of delivery At the institution.
Work placements Not applicable.
Learning outcomes The course unit aims to provide a basic understanding of the core area of physical chemistry: chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, phase equilibrium and chemical kinetics, based around the theme of systems, states and processes applied to biological phenomena.
At the end of this UC the student should be able to:
- Mastering the terminology of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics: nomenclature, system units and conventions.
- Apply the learned formalism to solve problems and case studies of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics related to biological phenomena.
- Plan, design and develop experimental work to study simple thermodynamic kinetic properties.
-Treat experimental data in order to understand systems behavior by calculation and analysis of derived thermodynamic and kinetic properties.
- Demonstrated scientific ability and critical thinking in interpreting systems thermodynamic and kinetic behavior.
Syllabus - Thermodynamic laws:
1st Law and generalized work. Statistical interpretation of entropy and 2nd law of thermodynamics. Gibbs energy.
- Solution thermodynamics: Partial molar quantities. Binary mixture of volatile liquids. Real solutions. Thermodynamics of mixing. Colligative properties.
- States and chemical equilibrium:
Phase diagrams. Thermodynamic basis of chemical equilibrium. Binding of ligands to macromolecules. Bioenergetics and standard state.
- Thermodynamics of ions and electron transport: Electrolytic solutions. Ionic activity. Electrochemical cells thermodynamics. Ions transport across biological membranes.
- Surface phenomena: Surface tension. Excess surface concentration. Adsorption isotherms.
- Chemical Kinetics: Kinetic parameters. Reaction Mechanisms. Reaction dynamics. Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.
- Practical assignments:
Partial molar quantities. Colligative properties. Adsorption isotherms. Chemical kinetics.
Main Bibliography 1. Engel, T. & Reid, P. Physical chemistry - Thermodynamics, statistical thermodynamics, and kinetics. (Pearson Education Limited, 2020).
2. Chang, R. & Thoman, J. W. Physical chemistry for the chemical sciences. (University Science Books, 2014).
3. Atkins, P. & Paula, J. de. Physical chemistry - Thermodynamics, structure, and change. (W. H. Freeman and Company, 2014).
4. Tinoco, I. et al. Physical Chemistry - Principles and applications in biological sciences. (Pearson Education Limited, 2014).
5. Atkins, P. W. & Paula, J. De. Physical chemistry for the life sciences. (2006).
6. Bhasin, S. K. Pharmaceutical physical chemistry - Theory and practices. (Pearson Education Limited, 2016).
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Imagem d@ Manuel João Cordeiro Magrinho  [Ficheiro Local]

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Bioquímica
Data da última atualização: 2025-10-06
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