| Code |
16001
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(15H)/T(30H)/TP(15H)
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| Scientific area |
Chemistry
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Entry requirements |
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Learning outcomes |
Understand chemical reactivity and interaction forces between particles at the molecular level
Establish a reaction mechanism from experimental data
Understand the phenomena of diffusion through interfaces
Know the concepts and theoretical principles that allow a quantitative analysis in the context of chemical kinetics and dynamics.
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Syllabus |
Kinetic theory of gases: Probability density of molecular velocity; Distribution of speeds; Free average route; Collisions between molecules and surfaces; Molecular interactions in collisions
Transport properties and transport phenomena in gases
Chemical Kinetics: Equation of Velocity; Reaction order; Elementary step and reaction mechanism; Arrhenius equation; Steady-state approach method; Relationship between the velocity constants and the equilibrium constant; Unimolecular, parallel, consecutive and chain reactions; Acid and basic catalysis; Enzymatic reactions – Michaelis-Menten
Transport properties: viscosity; diffusional phenomena; Fick's laws
Chemical dynamics: collision theory; activation energy; activated complex theory; potential energy surfaces
Surface processes: Growth of solid surfaces; Physical and chemical adsorption; Surface catalytic activity
Basic principles of electrochemical dynamics
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Main Bibliography |
P. Atkins, J. de Paula and J. Keeler, Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, 11th Ed., Oxford University Press, 2018
Wedler G., “Manual de Química Física”, Editora Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
I. N. Levine; Physical Chemistry, McGraw Hill, 6th Ed., 2009
Halpern, Arthur M; McBane, George Clyde, Experimental physical chemistry: a laboratory textbook, 3rd ed., W. H. Freeman, 2006
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The transmission of program contents is fundamentally of an expository nature. However, it is intended that there will be room for asking questions, leading to group dialogue.In this UC, theoretical-practical classes are used to apply the taught syllabus, with questions/problems being resolved in groups or individually.
The laboratory part includes the completion of 3 laboratory assignments, presentation and discussion of reports.
The assessment has a theoretical component (75%) and a practical component (25%).
Theoretical assessment consists of individual written tests (2 tests or 1 exam, students may attend both assessment moments).
The minimum grade in each of the components is 10 values.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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