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Chem.412 – PChem I - Outline Introduction/Basics Review Computer Applications States of Matter First Law of TDMolecular Energies Equilibrium & Spontaneity Quantum Chemistry Entropy – 2 nd /3 rd Laws Equations of State Grade Distrn
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Introduction: Review of Basics Four Major Principles Mathematical Basics Units Significant Figures. Problem Solving Common Terminology Factor Labels
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Major Principles of Physical Chemistry Thermodynamics Kinetics Quantum Mechanics Statistical Mechanics
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Basic SI Units
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Seven Basic SI Units
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Units – Examples I
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Units – Examples II
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ExponentialPrefixSymbol 10 18 exaE 10 15 petaP 10 12 teraT 10 9 gigaG 10 6 megaM 10 3 kilok 10 2 hectoh 10 1 dekada 10 0 --- 10 -1 decid 10 -2 centic 10 -3 millim 10 -6 micro 10 -9 nanon 10 -12 picop 10 -15 femtof 10 -18 attoa
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Prefix/Units – Examples
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Scientific Notation & Identities ± integer± real
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Scientific Notation & Identities: Examples
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Rules of Significant Figures Counting zeros Rounding Product/Quotient can have no more sig. Figs. Than numbers with the least sig. Figs. Sum/Difference can have no more decimals than numbers with least decimals. Keep at least one extra digit for intermediate calculations Exact Numbers
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Rules of Significant Figures: Examples
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Mathcad Answers
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Dimensional Analysis Method of calculation utilizing a knowledge of units Conversion factors => simple ratios relating two units Desired unit = given unit (conversion factor) Dimensional Analysis
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Examples
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Density Example The sun is estimated to have a mass of 2x10 36 kg. Assuming it to be a sphere of average radius 6.96x10 5 km, calculate the average density of the sun in units of g cm -3. Mathcad Soln Mathcad w Instructions
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Stoichiometry Example Determine the number of hydrogen atoms present in 2.56 kg of water.
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Atmosphere Pressure and the Barometer Pressure Standard atmospheric pressure = 760 mm of Hg 1 atm = 760 mmHg = 760 torr = 101.325 kPa. Graph Demo
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Common Terminology System: Part of universe being studied, set apart by definite boundaries. Surroundings: Medium outside System. Isolated System: No energy or matter transferred between System and Surr. Closed System: Energy transfer between Sys. and Surr. Open System: Energy and Matter transfers between Sys. And Surr. Properties: Quantitative measures of physical quantities ( i.e. pressure and temperature ) Graphical TechniquesGraph Demo
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Graphical TechniquesGraph Demo
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Introduction: Review of Basics Four Major Principles Mathematical Basics Units Significant Figures. Problem Solving Common Terminology Factor Labels Graphical Techniques Graph Demo
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