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IMAK1004 - Electrochemistry and Chemical Thermodynamics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours C

Course content

  • Laws of thermodynamics: 1st, 2nd and 3rd laws of thermodynamics, internal energy, work, heat, heat capacity, enthalpy, entropy and Gibbs' energy
  • Thermodynamics and phase equilibria in pure substances and binary mixtures, colligative properties, chemical potential, Henry's law, Raoult's law and phase diagrams
  • Thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium, Gibbs’ energy
  • Electrochemistry and electrolyte solutions: Electrolytes and conductivity, electrochemical cells, standard reduction potential, reference electrodes, cell potential, cell diagram, Faraday's law, Nernst's equation. Selected practical applications of electrochemistry such as in electrolysis, batteries, fuel cells, chemical analysis and corrosion protection.
  • Reaction kinetics: rate laws, half-life, simple reaction mechanisms, rate-determining steps and catalysis.

Learning outcome

The candidate:

  • Has basic knowledge of thermodynamics and the laws of thermodynamics, can explain the meaning of key concepts and calculate values for quantities such as internal energy, work, heat, heat capacity, enthalpy, entropy and Gibbs' energy.
  • Can do thermodynamic calculations for chemical reactions and equilibria, compare with calculations in relevant computer tools (eg HSC Chemistry), and explain the meaning of the values.
  • Can apply Clapeyron's equation, Clausius-Clapeyron's equation, Raoult's law and Dalton's law in phase equilibrium calculations, and use phase diagrams to find relevant properties and quantities for pure substances and ideal mixtures
  • Has basic knowledge of electrochemistry and electrolytes, can explain the meaning of key terms and calculate values for reduction potential and cell potential
  • Knows and can explain selected practical applications of electrochemistry such as in corrosion protection, energy storage, material production, surface treatment and chemical analysis.
  • Has an overview of important concepts in reaction kinetics and catalysis, can use simple rate laws and explain selected reaction mechanisms and their significance.
  • Can prepare and carry out laboratory work within selected topics, process and discuss results, and document the work in writing.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises and laboratory work.

Expected time spent:

  • Lectures: 60 h
  • Exercises: 30 h
  • Laboratory work: 30 h
  • Own work: 80 h
  • Total: 200 h

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises
  • Laboratory work

Further on evaluation

All compulsory work requirements (exercises and laboratory work) must be approved to take the final written examination. Information about requirements for the number of approved exercises and details about the laboratory work will be provided at the beginning of the semester. In case of re-sit exam, written exam may be changed to oral exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Chemistry - Engineering (FTHINGKJ)
Materials Engineering (FTHINGMAT)

Course materials

  • Peter Atkins and Julio De Paula: Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 10. th. ed. 2014.
  • Nivaldo J. Tro: Chemistry. A Molecular Apporach, 5. edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2020.
  • Gordon Aylward og Tristan Findlay: SI Chemical Data, Wiley, 7. edition, 2014.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
IFYKJT1002 2.5 AUTUMN 2023
IMAK2001 5.0 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim , Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Physical Chemistry
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Materials Science and Engineering

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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