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Principles and Processes in Chemistry (On-campus)
Undergraduate | CUR-CHEM1000 | 2021
Course information for 2021 intake
- Study method
- On-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed,
- No prior study
- Duration
- 17 weeks
HECS-HELP available
Principles and Processes in Chemistry (On-campus)
About this subject
- evaluate the principles of atomic theory and apply them to predict intramolecular bonding and intermolecular forces within matter and their resulting physicochemical properties
- discern between internal energy and heat and use the principles of calorimetry to evaluate the amount of energy in the form of heat transferred from a chemical process to the surroundings or vice-versa
- apply the principles of redox chemistry to explain pertinent reactions and processes, including corrosion and electrochemical energy conversion
- employ the principles of chemical measurement to both quantitatively and qualitatively determine chemical species in simple samples by selecting appropriate analytical tools, with an understanding of their role and limitations, to perform an investigation and interpret the results
- 1. Foundations of Chemistry
- 2. Atomic Structure
- 3. Atomic Orbitals
- 4. Lewis Structures
- 5. VSEPR Theory
- 6. Molecular Orbitals
- 7. Thermochemistry
- 8. State Functions
- 9. Electrochemistry
- 10. Galvanic Cells
This unit is designed for students who have passed WACE Chemistry 3A/3B or equivalent. Students who have not previously studied chemistry should take CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry. An exploration of the historical pattern of thought will illustrate that chemistry is both testable and contestable and that theories may be limited by or to certain conditions. Physical and chemical properties of molecules, such as polarity, intermolecular forces, colour and magnetism, will illustrate how a fundamental understanding of atomic theory can explain macroscopic observations. Energy is the interconvertible capacity to do work, however not all energy can be converted into work and is usually transferred in the form of heat. Heat transfer can be measured in some reactions to predict the heat transfer in other reactions. Electrochemical processes can be utilised to provide energy in the form of electricity without many of the limitations of other energy production systems. Applications of electrochemical energy conversion will be investigated. The purpose and limitations of chemical measurement will be explored by highlighting its role in everyday life and the breadth of techniques, methodologies and instruments available to perform analyses of relevant species.
1. Progress Assessment 1, 35 percent, ULOs assessed 1,2;
2. Progress Assessment 2, 35 percent, ULOs assessed 2,3;
3. Laboratory Portfolio, 30 percent, ULOs assessed 4.- Laboratory Portfolio (50%)
- Progress Assessment 1 (25%)
- Progress Assessment 2 (25%)
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