Course Title/Code Course Type Course Nature L-T-P-O Structure Objectives
Outcome Prerequisites Syllabus
Physical Chemistry-I (CHH-503) Core Hard 4-0-0-0 To impart knowledge of electrochemistry and kinetics of chemical reactions. To impart knowledge of surface chemistry and catalysis To impart knowledge of advance thermodynamics Students will be able to understand concepts of electrochemistry and kinetics of chemical reactions Students will be able to understand the role of catalyst on its absorption behavior B.Sc. with Chemistry as one of the Subject Sections Weightage A 25% B 25% C 25% D 25% TOTAL 100% SECTION-A
ELECTROCHEMISTRY: Metal/Electrolyte interface: OHP and IHP, potential profile across double layer region, potential difference across electrified interface; Structure of the double layer : Helmholtz-Perrin, GouyChapman, and Stern models. Butler-Volmer equation under near equilibrium and non-equilibrium conditions, exchange current density, Tafel plot. Polarizable and non-polarizable interfaces. Derivation of the Debye-Huckel theory of activity coefficients (both point ion size and finite ion size models. SECTION-B CHEMICAL KINETICS : Composite Reactions - types of composite mechanisms, rate equations for composite mechanisms, simultaneous and consecutive reactions, steady state treatment, rate determining steps, M.Sc. (Chemistry)
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