Department of Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY

OBE-FL COURSE SYLLABUS IN CHY 59

(Physical Chemistry I)
2ND Semester SY 2020-2021

Prepared by:

LEONAR JUN R. GABIANA

Date: January 25, 2021

Reviewed by:

JANET A. DUNGOG
Chair, Department of Chemistry
Date: _

Approved by:

LEO G. LABRADOR
Dean, College of Arts and Science
Date:

Revised: January 25, 2021

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VISION MISSION
A leading ASEAN University actively committed to To advance the frontier of knowledge through internationalization of education and equitable access to quality
the total development of people for a globally instruction, research, extension, and production for economic prosperity, moral integrity, social and cultural
sustainable environment and humane society. sensitivity, and environmental consciousness through equitable access to quality instruction, research,
extension, and production.
COLLEGE GOALS
a. produce highly qualified and committed professional in Human Ecology and allied fields imbued with dignity, lofty ideas, and moral values;
b. uplift the quality of Human Ecology and allied fields to meet the growing demand for college trained and middle level manpower in the country both local
and global; and
c. promote entrepreneurial or self-employment opportunities for poverty alleviation.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Name of Program : Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

CHED CMO Reference : CMO No. 47, s. 2017
BOR Approval : BOR No. 42, s. 2018

Program Educational
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Objectiv
1 2 3
a demonstrated broad and coherent knowledge and understanding in the core areas of chemistry: inorganic, organic, physical, biological and analytical chemistry; and in
addition the necessary background in mathematics and physics;
b gathered data using standard laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation and classical techniques;
c identified and solved problems involving chemistry, using current disciplinary and interdisciplinary principles;
d qualified for further study and/or for entry-level professional employment in the general workplace;
e worked effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
f acted in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility;
g effectively communicated orally and in writing using both English and Filipino;

h articulated and discussed the latest developments in the specific field of practice;
i interpreted relevant scientific data and made judgments that include reflection on relevant scientific and ethical issues; and
j preserved and promoted “Filipino historical and cultural heritage.”

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 COURSE INFORMATION
Course Name Physical Chemistry I Course Code CHY 59/59A
Pre-requisite Subject CHY 52, PHYS 41, MATH 58 Course Credit 4
Course Description
This course introduces the underlying physical principles that govern the properties and behavior of physical and chemical systems. The knowledge of
these principles is important and provide a framework for all branches of chemistry, whether for synthesizing compounds, manufacturing chemicals or
trying to understand intricate biological processes. Specifically, this course will introduce the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and chemical
kinetics as they relate to real world physicochemical processes.

Course Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Code

a b c d e f g h i j k l m
Program Outcomes (PO) addressed by the course
Program Outcomes addressed by the Course Outcomes: Program Outcomes Code
After completing this course, the student must be able to perform the following COs: a b c d e f g h i j k l m
CO1. Describe both qualitatively and quantitatively the behaviour of gases D D D D D
CO2. Explain the nature of energy and its changes D D D D D
CO3. Discuss the implications of the laws of thermodynamics D D D D D
CO4. Explain the significance of thermodynamic functions in equilibrium properties of physical and chemical systems D D D D D
CO5. Utilize the concepts of Chemical Kinetics as it relates to the rate of change in real world physical systems
*Level: I – Introductory E – Enabling D - Demonstrative

FLEXIBLE LEARNING PLAN

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) Teaching and Learning Activities
Time Allotment ( Week)
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Learning Content/Topics Assessment TasksReferences
Learning Activities
Teaching Activities
Google meet discussions
Pre-recorded video lecture
 Course orientation Online Activities/Quizzes
 Define Chemical Systems 1.Types of Systems
 Relate Equilibrium to chemical systems Describe
a)Gas as a working system and Gas Laws
Open 1
2 weeks CO1  b) Closed Isolated Google Meet Reading
discussions of Problem
provided Sets
instructional materials
2
c) Term Exam 3
4
2.Types of Equilibrium

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  Describe the other equations of state and a) Material Other online
Real gas behavior and deviations from b) Thermal teaching resources Submission
ideality c) Mechanical of Assigned
problem sets
3. Gas Laws
a) Boyle’s Submission
b) Charle’s of Term
c) Avogadro’s exams
d) Ideal Gas Law
4. Equations of state
a) Van der Waals
b) Berthelot
c) Dietricci
d) Virial
e) Compressibility factor

 Describe the behavior of energy and 1. Types of Energy Pre-recorded video Google meet Online 1
its changes a) Potential lecture discussions Activities/Quizzes 2
 Describe the implications of the First b) Kinetic 3
Google Meet Reading of Problem Sets 4
Law of Thermodynamics 2. Work and Heat
discussions provided
 Derive mathematical expressions to a) The first law of instructional Term Exam
represent energy in various Thermodynamics Other online materials
thermodynamic processes b) Expansion Work teaching resources
 Define Enthalpy and understand the c) Isothermal Reversible Submission
processes of Assigned
basic principles of Thermochemistry problem sets
CO2 d) Work and constant
2 weeks
pressure Submission
e) Heat of Term
f) Adiabatic expansions exams
3. Calorimetry
a) Enthalpy
b) Bomb Calorimetry
c) Constant Pressure
Calorimetry
d) Hess’s Law

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  Describe the implications of the Second 1. Entropy and Disorder Pre-recorded video Google meet Online 1
Law of Thermodynamics a) Entropy as a state lecture discussions Activities/Quizzes 2
 Relate the first law and 2nd laws of function 3
thermodynamics Google Meet Reading of Problem Sets 4
b) Entropy for various
 Molecular Interpretation of Entropy discussions provided
 Cryogenics and absolute entropies thermodynamic instructional Term Exam
 The Efficiency of Refrigeration and Heat processes Other online materials
Pumps c) Boltzmann’s definition teaching resources
2 weeks CO3 Submission
of entropy
2. The Carnot cycle of Assigned
problem sets
3. Efficiency of Heat Engines
Submission
of Term
exams

MIDTERMS
 Describe the implications of the third law 1. The Third law of Pre-recorded video Online 1
of thermodynamics Thermodynamics lecture Google meet Activities/Quizzes 2
 Describe the Application of 2. Maxwell relations discussions 3
Thermodynamic relationships to real Google Meet Problem Sets 4
a) Joule Thompson Effect
world systems discussions Reading of
 Describe the Variation of Gibb’s free b) Cubic Expansion provided Term Exam
energy with physical variables Coefficient Other online instructional
3. Variation of Gibb’s free energy teaching resources materials
2 weeks a) The effect of
temperature Submission
CO4 of Assigned
b) The effect of pressure
problem sets
4. Physical Transformations of
pure substances Submission
of Term
exams

CO4 c) C iga operties

 Describe how chemical potential dictates 1. Physical Equilibria o tiv d) The Phase Rule
the direction of physical and chemical a) Partial Molar Quantities l e
changes l Pr
b) Ideal Solutions
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Pre-recorded video Google meet discussions Online 1
lecture Activities/Quizzes 2
Reading of provided 3
Google Meet Problem Sets 4
discussions
Term Exam

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 e) Two Component Other online instructional
Systems teaching resources materials
2. Chemical Equilibrium
Submission
of Assigned
problem sets

Submission
of Term
exams

1. The rate equation Pre-recorded video Google meet Online 1

 Describe the different integrated rate laws 2. Integrated rate laws lecture discussions Activities/Quizzes 2
 Describe the effect of physical variables a) Zeroth order 3
to rate laws Google Meet Reading of Problem Sets 4
b) First order provided
 Derive rate laws for specific chemical discussions
systems c) Second order instructional Term Exam
d) Pseudo-first order Other online materials
3. The effect of physical variables teaching resources
2 weeks CO5 a) Temperature Submission
of Assigned
b) Concentration
problem sets
c) Pressure
d) Catalyst Submission
e) Surface area of Term
4. Rate laws for Higher order exams
reactions

FINAL TERM WEEK

No. RESOURCE MATERIAL

1 LCD 3 Books Hand-out
2 Laptop 4
No. LIST OF REFERENCES
1 R. Alberty, R. Silbey. Physical Chemistry. McGraw-Hill Company.
2 P. W. Atkins, J. de Paula. Physical Chemistry. Oxford University Press.
3 I. Levine. Physical Chemistry. McGraw-Hill Company.
4 K. Laidler. Physical Chemistry. Houghton Mifflin Company.

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 SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS
A. N/A
B.

Evaluation Guide and Grading System

*Minimum Average for Satisfactory Rating
COs Assessment Tasks Weight in Percent *Target and Standards
50
Activities/Quizzes/Problem Sets Midterm Exam
50 70% of students got at least 50% rating
CO 1-2 50%

Midterm Grade 100%

Activities/Quizzes/Problem Sets Final Term Exam 50
70% of students got at least 50% rating
CO 3-5 50 50%

Final-term Grade 100%

TOTAL 100%
Passing Percentage 50%

LABORATORY COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a supplemental laboratory course for Physical Chemistry I (Thermodynamics and Kinetics). This course is designed to enhance the comprehension of students to theories and
concepts discussed in the complementary lecture class. This laboratory course includes basic and advanced experiments in thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium and chemical kinetics. Due to the current
situation, laboratory exercises will be either virtual or computational. Students will be required to submit formal reports for each exercise in addition to assignments and quizzes given whenever necessary.
A Class A student will be paired with a Class B/C student for each laboratory exercise but formal reports should be submitted individually.

COURSE UNIT/S: 1.0

CLASS SCHEDULE:
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To introduce students to the basic experimental techniques in physical chemistry.
2. To enhance students’ comprehension to theories in Thermodynamics and Kinetics through virtual and/or practical experimental experience.
3. To introduce basic computational techniques relevant to thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics.

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COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK TOPIC/EXPERIMENT Remarks
COURSE OUTLINE
Calorimetry - Heat of Neutralization
Ebullioscopy
4, 5 & 6Enthalpy of Isomerization: Quantum Mechanical CalculationsProcedure will be provided separately

INTEGRATION MIDTERM EXAM

Gibb’s Energy Changes of Cobalt Complexation (A spectrophotometry experiment)
Thermodynamics of an Electrochemical Cell
Procedure will be provided separately

11 & 12 Adsorption Isotherms

13 & 14 Experiment 8 (Computational Chemistry) To be finalized
FINAL EXAM INTEGRATION

Procedure and Theory: http://vlab.amrita.edu/?sub=2&brch=190

Simulations: https://pcv-au.vlabs.ac.in/

GRADING SYSTEM:

Formal Report – 20% (per formal report) [60% per term]

Quizzes/Assignment – 20%
Term Exam – 20%

100%
FINAL GRADE: 1/3 (MIDTERM GRADE) + 2/3 (TENTATIVE FINAL GRADE)

Course Notes:

1. Students will work in pair, a Class A student will be paired with a Class B/C student.
2. All students will be required to create an account to the corresponding websites where virtual laboratory exercises are provided. These exercises are free and therefore students should never
pay to access such exercises.
3. Maximum leniency will be implemented. Students who cannot submit their assignments and reports on-time may write an email citing her/his reason for the delay of submission. Based on the
validity of such reason/s the student’s deadline maybe extended.
4. The procedure available in the given website may not necessarily be the procedure for the listed experiments. Procedure modifications will be done for each experiment.
5. The formal report formal will follow the same format given in your previous physical chemistry lab course.
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The final grade will be computed as shown below:
A.Computation of Term Grade (%): Term Grade (MTG or FTG) = (1/4) [Laboratory Term Grade (MTG or FTG)] + (3/4) [Lecture Term Grade (MTG or FTG)]
B.Computation of Final Grade (%): Final Grade (FG) = (1/3) [ Midterm Grade (MTG)] + (2/3) [Final Term Grade (FTG)]

The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below:

Range Grade94-100 88-93 82-87 76-81 70-75 64-69 58-63 52-57 50-51 30-4929-belowIncomplete
1.0 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.0 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.0 4.0 (removal)5.0INC

Revision History
Revision number Date of Revision Date of implementation Highlights of Revision
2 January 25, 2021 February 1, 2021

Preparation and Review

Name Signature Date Signed
LEONAR JUN R. GABIANA
Prepared by

JANET A. DUNGOG
Reviewed by
Chair, Department of ABE

Approval
Approved by: LEO G. LABRADOR
Dean

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