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Course Information
1. Name and Code of Course: FHSC1114 Physical Chemistry
2. Synopsis:
Understanding the physics of chemical change is important to uncover the underlying
principles of chemistry. This course highlights the behaviour of matter on atomic and molecular
levels, as well as the changes that take place along with chemical reactions. The topics
covered are Principle of Chemistry, Chemical Bonding, Stoichiometry and Solution
Concentration, States of Matter, Chemical Energetics/Thermochemistry, Reaction Kinetics,
Equilibria, Acid-Base Equilibria and Electrochemistry. The acquired knowledge will help
students to develop a strong foundation in the physical properties of atoms and molecules, as
well as the scientific concepts behind chemical reactions.
3. Name(s) of Academic Staff:
4. Trimester and Year Offered: 1/1
5. Credit Value: 4
6. Pre-requisite/Co-requisite (if any): Nil
7. Course Classification: Core
8. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):
CLO 1 – Explain principles governing properties of chemical compounds.
CLO 2 – Describe properties of gases, chemical bonds and kinetics.
CLO 3 – Apply concepts of stoichiometry, thermochemistry and electrochemistry.
CLO 4 – Solve problems related to chemical and acid-base equilibria.
CLO 5 – Conduct physical chemistry experiments and analyse the results obtained.

9. Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes to the Programme Learning Outcomes, Teaching
Methods and Assessment:
Programme Learning
Outcomes
Course (PLO)
Learning
P P P P P Teaching Methods Assessment
Outcomes
L L L L L
(CLO)
O O O O O
1 2 3 4 5
Tests / Quizzes &
CLO 1 √ Lecture & Tutorial
Examination
Tests / Quizzes &
CLO 2 √ Lecture & Tutorial
Examination
Tests / Quizzes &
CLO 3 √ Lecture & Tutorial
Examination

CLO 4 √ Lecture & Tutorial Examination

Lab reports /
CLO 5 √ Practical
Practical skills evaluation

TOTAL 4 1 - - -

Indicate the primary causal link between the CLO and PLO by ticking “√” the appropriate box.

10. Transferable Skills (if applicable): Analytical skills, Critical thinking skills.
11. Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT):

Teaching and Learning Activities

Guided Learning (F2F) Guided
Learning Independent Total
Course Content Outline CLO
(NF2F) Learning SLT
L T P O eg: e- (NF2F)
Learning
Topic 1: Principle of Chemistry 1, 5 2 1 2 - 0 6 11
• Relative atomic masses of
atoms & molecules
• Mass number & atomic
number
• Atomic structure (neutrons,
protons & electrons)
• Mole concept and conversion
• Avogadro’s concept
• Empirical & molecular
formulae
• Isotopes
Topic 2: Chemical Bonding 1, 2 4 1 0 - 0 7 12
• Electrovalent bonding
• Covalent bonding
• Co-ordinate/dative covalent
bonding
• Metallic bonding
• Intermolecular bonding
(including hydrogen bonding,
van der Waals)
• Electronegativity
• Bond energies, bond lengths
& bond polarities
• Drawing Lewis structure and
calculate the formal charge
Topic 3: Stoichiometry and 1, 3, 3 1 4 - 0 9.5 17.5
Solution Concentration 5
• Molarity, molality, parts per
million & percentage (w/w,
w/v and v/v)
• Stoichiometry calculation
• Limiting reactant
• Theoretical yield, actual yield
and percentage yield
Topic 4: States of Matter 1, 2, 3 1 2 - 0 7.5 13.5
• General description 5
concerning the three states
in terms of atomic packing,
bonding.
• Gaseous state
- Ideal gas behaviour
(PV = nRT)
- Boyle's Law, Charles's
Law, Dalton's Law,
Avogadro's Law
 - Real gases and its
deviation
- Kinetic molecular theory of
gases
• Liquid states
- Kinetic-molecular theory
(melting, vaporization &
vapour pressure)
Topic 5: Chemical Energetics / 1, 3, 3 1 2 - 0 7.5 13.5
Thermochemistry 5
• Endothermic & exothermic
reactions
• Enthalpy changes: ∆H of
formation, combustion,
neutralization, atomization
• Lattice energy, electron
affinity
• Heat of fusion and
vaporization
• Hess' Law
• Born-Haber cycles
• Calorimetry
Topic 6: Reaction Kinetics 1, 2, 3 1.5 4 - 0 10 18.5
• Rate of reactions 5
• Rate constant, half-life of a
reaction
• Zero, first & second order of
reactions
• Factors affecting rate of
reactions: concentration,
temperature, catalyst and
surface area
• Concept of activation energy
• Arrhenius equation
Topic 7: Equilibria 1, 4, 3 1.5 2 - 0 8 14.5
• Chemical equilibria 5
- Equilibrium constant (K)
- Reaction quotient (Qc)
- Solubility product (Ksp)
• Le Chatelier's Principle
• I. C. E. table
Topic 8: Acid-Base Equilibria 1, 4, 3 2 2 - 0 8.5 15.5
• Theories of acids and bases 5
- Brønsted–Lowry theory
- Lewis theory
- Arrhenius theory
• Ionization constant for water
(Kw)
• Strength of acids and bases
– Ka, pKa, Kb, pKb
• Concept of pH and its
measurement
• Buffer solution and common
ion effect
 Topic 9: Electrochemistry 1, 3, 4 2 2 - 0 10 18
• Oxidation & reduction 5
• Writing ionic equations (half-
equation)
• Determination of oxidation
number
• Redox processes: electron
transfer & changes in
oxidation numbers
• Electrode potentials
• Electrolysis: Faraday
constant
• Nernst equation
• Galvanic cell
• The electrochemical series
Total Notional Hours 28 12 20 - 0 74 134

Percentage Total
Continuous Assessment CLO F2F NF2F
(%) SLT
Theoretical Assessment 1, 2,
30 2 6 8
(Tests / Quizzes) 3
Practical Assessment
(Lab reports / Practical skills 5 20 0 5 5
evaluation)

Percentage Total
Final Assessment CLO F2F NF2F
(%) SLT
1, 2,
Examination 50 2 11 13
3, 4

GRAND TOTAL SLT 160

** Please tick (√) if this course is Latihan Industri/ Clinical Placement/

Practicum/ WBL using 2-week, 1 credit formula

L= Lecture; T= Tutorial; P=Practical; O=Others; F2F= Face to Face; NF2F= Non Face to Face
12. Special Requirement or Resources to Deliver the Course (e.g., software, nursery, computer
lab, simulation room): Chemistry labs
13. • Main References:
1. Kotz, J. C., Treichel, P. M., & Townsend, J. R. (2014). Chemistry & chemical reactivity (9th
ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.
2. Chang, R. & Goldsby, K. (2013). General chemistry: The essential concepts (7th ed.).
United States of America, NY: McGraw-Hill.
3. Sulaiman, M. R., & Abdul Razak, R. (2013). Chemistry: Volume 1 & volume 2. Malaysia,
Selangor: Pearson Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

• Additional References:
4. Silberberg, M. S. (2012). Principles of general chemistry (3rd ed.). United States of
America, NY: McGraw-Hill.
5. McMurry, J. E., Fay, R. C. & Robinson, J. K. (2014). Chemistry (7th ed.). Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
 6. Brown, T. E., LeMay, E. H., Bursten, B. E., Murphy, C., Woodward, P., & Stoltzfus, M.
(2017). Chemistry: The central science (14th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson
Prentice Hall.
7. Reger, D. L., Goode, S. R., & Ball, D. W. (2010). Chemistry: Principles and practice (3rd
ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.
14. Other Additional Information:

**Information about Practical Exercise

Notional
Lab Title
Hours
1 Introduction to laboratory safety and apparatus 2
2 Precipitation of barium(II) sulphate 2
3 Determination of the amount of dissolved oxygen in a water sample 2
by iodometry – the Winkler’s method
4 Gases – Boyle’s Law and Charles’ Law 2
5 Thermochemistry – Determination of heat of neutralization of 2
hydrochloric acid by sodium hydroxide
6 Reaction kinetics – Determination of the activation energy of the 2
reaction between oxalic acid and potassium permanganate
7 Rate law of an iodine clock reaction 2
8 Determination of pKa of bromocresol green 2
9 Determination of the percentages of sodium carbonate and sodium 2
hydroxide in a mixture
10 Turning copper article into ‘silver’ and ‘gold’ 2
Total 20

Note:
The conduct of any of the practical exercises above may be considered for practical skills
evaluation.
15. Date of Senate Approval: 5th Dec 2017