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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)
Code
KKEK2233
Title
Physical and Analytical Chemistry II
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
80 hours
Credit
2
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain surface phenomena such as capillarity, adsorption,
electrical double layer, electrode reactions.
2.
Describe the nature and characterization of heterogeneities
on solid surfaces.
3.
Explain the properties, uses and issues, and production of
colloidal systems.
4.
Explain the methods and interpret simple results of
analytical techniques that involve surface phenomena, e.g.
GC, HPLC, BET equipment for adsorption isotherm, zeta
potential meter, Langmuir trough, and voltammeter.
Synopsis
Expose students to the fundamentals of surface phenomena with
emphasis on engineering applications. This includes the nature
and characterization of heterogeneities on solid surfaces as well
as the properties, uses and issues, and production of colloidal
system. The methods of analytical techniques involving the
surface phenomena, which include GC, HPLC, BET equipment,
zeta potential meter, Langmuir through and voltammeter will be
introduced and the interpretation of these methods will be
elaborated in detail.
Assessment
40 % Continuous Assessments
60 % Final Examination
References
1.
Berg J.C.; An Introduction to Interfaces and Colloids: The
Bridge to Nanoscience, World Scientific, 2009.
2.
Barrow G.M.; Physical Chemistry, 6th edition, McGrawHill,
1996.
3.
Christian G.D.; Analytical Chemistry, 6th edition, Wiley, 2004.
Soft Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1, CT2, CT3)