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CHEM 213. Introductory Physical Chemistry 1: Thermodynamics.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Thermodynamics. Topics include gas laws, kinetic theory of collisions, heat capacity, enthalpy, thermochemistry, bond energies, the entropy and free energy functions, absolute entropies, Maxwell relations and chemical and thermodynamic equilibrium states, phase rule and phase diagrams, ideal solutions, colligative properties, solubility, electrochemistry, Debye-Hückel Theory.
  • Corequisite(s): MATH 222
  • Prerequisites: CHEM 110, CHEM 120 or equivalent, PHYS 102 or PHYS 142, or permission of the instructor.

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