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Physical chemistry

Some basic information about the module

Cycle of education: 2022/2023

The name of the faculty organization unit: The faculty Chemistry

The name of the field of study: Biotechnology

The area of study: technical sciences

The profile of studing:

The level of study: first degree study

Type of study: past time

discipline specialities : Applied biochemistry, Purification and analysis of biotechnological products

The degree after graduating from university: Bachelor of Science (BSc)

The name of the module department : Department of Physical Chemistry

The code of the module: 10908

The module status: mandatory for teaching programme Applied biochemistry, Purification and analysis of biotechnological products

The position in the studies teaching programme: sem: 3, 4 / W36 C18 L18 / 10 ECTS / E,E

The language of the lecture: Polish

The name of the coordinator 1: Prof. Andrzej Sobkowiak, DSc, PhD, Eng.

The name of the coordinator 2: Tomasz Pacześniak, PhD, Eng.

The aim of studying and bibliography

The main aim of study: A student acquires a basic knowledge of physical chemistry, essential for continuation of the study and work.

The general information about the module: The module is realised in the third and fourth semester. In the third semester there are 30 hours of lectures and 15 hours of seminar (computational exercises), and in the fourth semester there are of 15 hours lecture, 15 hours of seminar and 30 hours laboratory. Both in the third and fourth semester module ends with an exam.

Teaching materials: Instrukcje do ćwiczeń laboratoryjnych

Bibliography required to complete the module
Bibliography used during lectures
1 P.W. Atkins Chemia Fizyczna PWN Warszawa. 2001
2 Różni autorzy Wykłady z chemii fizycznej WNT Warszawa. 2001
3 K. Pigoń, Z. Ruziewicz Chemia fizyczna T.1-2 PWN Warszawa. 2005
Bibliography used during classes/laboratories/others
1 P.W. Atkins, C.A. Trapp Chemia Fizyczna, Zbiór zadań z rozwiązaniami PWN Warszawa. 2001
2 H.E. Avery, D.J. Shaw Ćwiczenia rachunkowe z chemii fizycznej PWN Warszawa.
3 A.W. Adamson Zadania z chemii fizycznej PWN Warszawa.
4 J. Demichowicz-Pigoniowa Obliczenia fizykochemiczne PWN Warszawa.
5 Z. Hippe, A. Kerste, M. Mazur Ćwiczenia laboratoryjne z chemii fizycznej (z programami do obliczeń na EMC) PWN Warszawa.

Basic requirements in category knowledge/skills/social competences

Formal requirements: Registration for the semester.

Basic requirements in category knowledge: A basic knowledge of general chemistry, inorganic chemistry and physics is required.

Basic requirements in category skills: Knowledge of basics of general chemistry, physics and basic skills in differential and integral calculus.

Basic requirements in category social competences: Knows health and safety regulations concerning laboratory work. Is responsible, displays maturity indispensable for a job in biotechnology.

Module outcomes

MEK The student who completed the module Types of classes / teaching methods leading to achieving a given outcome of teaching Methods of verifying every mentioned outcome of teaching Relationships with KEK Relationships with PRK
01 Has a basic knowledge of physical chemistry and knows the principles describing basic physicochemical phenomena and processes. lecture, seminar (computational exercises) written egzamination, written tests K_W04+++
P6S_WG
02 Knows basic principles of physical chemistry and is able to use them to describe and interpret physicochemical and biochemical phenomena and processes. lecture, seminar (computational exercises), laboratory written egzamination, written/oral tests K_W04+++
P6S_WG
03 Is able to use the current knowledge of physical chemistry for biotechnological purposes, understands the necessity of updating this knowledge and constant self-education. lecture, seminar (computational exercises), laboratory written egzamination, written/oral tests K_U06+
K_K01++
P6S_KK
P6S_KR
P6S_UU
04 Is able to plan and carry out a laboratory experiment for investigation of basic physicochemical principles and phenomena, interpret results, draw correct conclusions and prepare a final report. laboratory written/oral tests, written reports K_W04++
P6S_WG
05 Is able to use suitable physicochemical methods to study physicochemical properties of biotechnological compounds and processes, using measuring equipment and keeping to fire regulations, health and safety regulations, in particular concerning protective clothing usage. laboratory performance observation, written report K_W04++
P6S_WG
06 Is able to work in a team environment, running simple laboratory experiments in the field of physicochemistry. laboratory performance observation, written report K_K03+
P6S_KR

Attention: Depending on the epidemic situation, verification of the achieved learning outcomes specified in the study program, in particular credits and examinations at the end of specific classes, can be implemented remotely (real-time meetings).

The syllabus of the module

Sem. TK The content realized in MEK
3 TK01 The theory of perfect gases. Equations of state. Dalton’s law and Amagat's law. The theories of real gases. The kinetic theory of perfect gases. Chemical thermodynamics. System. Surroundings. Work. Heat. Cyclic processes. Reversible processes. Isothermal reversible expansion of a gas. The first law of thermodynamics. Internal energy. Enthalpy. Heat capacity of gases, liquids and solids. Thermochemistry. Enthalpy of formation of compounds. Heat of solubility. Bond energy. The temperature dependence of reaction rate on temperature. The second and the third law of thermodynamics. Spontaneous transformations. Carnot cycle. Entropy. Entropy changes in reversible and irreversible processes. Entropy of mixing. Gibbs energy. Helmholtz energy. Differentials and derivatives of thermodynamic functions. The influence of pressure and temperature on free energy. Thermodynamic criteria of spontaneity of processes. Partial molar quantities. Chemical potential. Interatomic and intermolecular interactions. Viscosity and surface tension of liquids. Phase equilibria and diagrams. Three-component systems. Phase rule. Clapeyron equation. Clausius-Clapeyron equation. Vapor pressures over ideal solutions. Vapor pressures over real solutions. Solubilities of gases and liquids. Thermodynamics of ideal solutions. Activity. Activity coefficient. Boiling temperature – composition diagrams of two-component solutions. Azeotropes. Colligative properties. Colloidal solutions, micelles. Chemical equilibrium. A thermodynamic equilibrium constant. Chemical equilibrium in gas phase. Gibbs energy function. The influence of pressure and temperature on chemical equilibrium. W30 MEK01 MEK03
3 TK02 Physicochemical calculations connected with theory of perfect and real gases, chemical thermodynamics, phase equilibria, colligative properties of solutions C15 MEK02 MEK03
4 TK01 Chemical kinetics. The rate and the order of reaction. Zero, first, second, third and fraction order reactions. Determination of reaction order and rate constant. Dependence of reaction rate and reaction rate constant on temperature. Arrhenius theory. The transition state theory. Complex reactions. Kinetics of enzymatic reaction. Basics of katalysis. Adsorption. Adsorption theories. Electrolyte solutions. Debye-Hückel theory. Specific and molar conductance of strong and weak electrolytes. Transport numbers. Ionic mobility. Thermodynamics of electrolyte solutions. Electrochemistry. Semicells and electrochemical cells. Chemical reactions in an electrochemical cell. Electromotive force of electrochemical cells. Thermodynamics of electrochemical cell. Physicochemical applications of semicells and electrochemical cells. W15 MEK01 MEK03
4 TK02 Physicochemical calculations connected with chemical equilibium, chemical kinetics, simple, complex and enzymatic reactions, theory of electrolyte solutions, ionic conductance and electrodics. C15 MEK02 MEK03
4 TK03 Determination of molar refraction of organic liquids. Determination of surface tension of liquids. Determination of critical micelle concentration. Determination of reaction order and rate. Determination of thermical activation of a chemical reaction. Determination of phase equilibrium in three - component system. Determination of adsorption isotherm. Determination of limiting molar conductivity of electrolyte solution. Determination of ∆G, ∆H and ∆S of chemical reaction. Electrochemical determination of solubility constant. L30 MEK04 MEK05 MEK06

The student's effort

The type of classes The work before classes The participation in classes The work after classes
Lecture (sem. 3) contact hours: 18.00 hours/sem.
complementing/reading through notes: 10.00 hours/sem.
Studying the recommended bibliography: 10.00 hours/sem.
Class (sem. 3) The preparation for a Class: 10.00 hours/sem.
The preparation for a test: 10.00 hours/sem.
contact hours: 9.00 hours/sem.
Finishing/Studying tasks: 10.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 3) The participation in Advice: 2.00 hours/sem.
Exam (sem. 3) The preparation for an Exam: 20.00 hours/sem.
The written exam: 2.00 hours/sem.
Lecture (sem. 4) contact hours: 18.00 hours/sem.
complementing/reading through notes: 15.00 hours/sem.
Studying the recommended bibliography: 15.00 hours/sem.
Class (sem. 4) The preparation for a Class: 3.00 hours/sem.
The preparation for a test: 15.00 hours/sem.
contact hours: 9.00 hours/sem.
Finishing/Studying tasks: 10.00 hours/sem.
Laboratory (sem. 4) The preparation for a Laboratory: 2.00 hours/sem.
The preparation for a test: 8.00 hours/sem.
contact hours: 18.00 hours/sem.
Finishing/Making the report: 8.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 4) The participation in Advice: 2.00 hours/sem.
Exam (sem. 4) The preparation for an Exam: 25.00 hours/sem.
The written exam: 2.00 hours/sem.

The way of giving the component module grades and the final grade

The type of classes The way of giving the final grade
Lecture A written examination, including the content of lectures, seminars (calculation exercises) of a given term. The examination includes theoretical part and calculation problems. The examination mark depends on the score gained: 3.0 (50.0%-60.0%) MP ; 3.5 (60.1%-70.0%) MP; 4.0 (70.1%-80.0%) MP; 4,5 (80.1%-90.0%) MP; 5.0 (90.1%-100%) MP. MP denotes the full score.
Class Passing 3 written tests, including computational and theoretical problems from defined branches of physical chemistry, completed in a given term. The students, which failed to pass any of the tests are supposed to take a written resit test, including contents of previously failed tests. The written examination marks depend on the score: 3.0 (50.0%-60.0%) MP ; 3.5 (60.1%-70.0%) MP; 4.0 (70.1%-80.0%) MP; 4,5 (80.1%-90.0%) MP; 5.0 (90.1%-100%) MP. MP denotes the full score. Final mark in seminar, obtained before examination session is an arithmetic mean of the marks in tests, including resits. This mark has a coefficient w=1.0 for a calculation of a final mark for the module, taking into account the first test results. The final mark, obtained during resit session, depends on the score: 3.0 (50.0%-60.0%) MP ; 3.5 (60.1%-70.0%) MP; 4.0 (70.1%-80.0%) MP; 4,5 (80.1%-90.0%) MP; 5.0 (90.1%-100%) MP. MP denotes the full score. This mark (in seminar) contributes to the final mark in the module according to a coefficient w=0.9 or w=0.8 for respectively first or second resit. In all cases the final mark is rounded according to WKZJK.
The final grade
Lecture A written examination, including the content of lectures, seminars (calculation exercises) and laboratories of a given term. The examination includes theoretical part and calculation problems. An examination mark depends on the score gained: 3.0 (50.0%-60.0%) MP ; 3.5 (60.1%-70.0%) MP; 4.0 (70.1%-80.0%) MP; 4,5 (80.1%-90.0%) MP; 5.0 (90.1%-100%) MP. MP denotes the full score.
Class Passing 3 written tests, including computational and theoretical problems from defined branches of physical chemistry, completed in a given term. The students, which failed to pass any of the tests are supposed to take a written resit test, including contents of previously failed tests. The written examination marks depend on the score: 3.0 (50.0%-60.0%) MP ; 3.5 (60.1%-70.0%) MP; 4.0 (70.1%-80.0%) MP; 4,5 (80.1%-90.0%) MP; 5.0 (90.1%-100%) MP. MP denotes the full score. A final mark in seminar, obtained before an examination session is an arithmetic mean of the marks in tests, including resits. This mark has a coefficient w=1.0 for a calculation of a final mark for the module, taking into account the first test results. A final mark, obtained during a resit session, depends on the score: 3.0 (50.0%-60.0%) MP ; 3.5 (60.1%-70.0%) MP; 4.0 (70.1%-80.0%) MP; 4,5 (80.1%-90.0%) MP; 5.0 (90.1%-100%) MP. MP denotes the full score. This mark (in seminar) contributes to the final mark in the module according to a coefficient w=0.9 or w=0.8 for respectively first or second resit. In all cases a final mark is rounded according to WKZJK.
Laboratory The necessary condition for receiving a credit for the laboratory is obtaining at least a pass mark in every exercise included in the schedule. The total mark in an exercise is an arithmetic mean of the marks obtained for a written/oral test, correct performance of an experiment and correct preparation of a report. The mark in the laboratory is an arithmetic mean of the marks obtained for every exercise included in the schedule. A final mark in the laboratory is rounded according to WKZJK.
The final grade A final mark (K): K= 0.33 w C + 0.33 w L + 0.34 w E; where: C, L, E denote respectively a positive mark in the seminar (computational exercises), the laboratory and the examination. w – a coefficient for an examination resits, w = 1.0 for a regular examination, w = 0.9 for a first resit, w = 0.8 for a second resit. A final mark is rounded according to WKZJK.

Sample problems

Required during the exam/when receiving the credit
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Realized during classes/laboratories/projects
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Others
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Can a student use any teaching aids during the exam/when receiving the credit : no

The contents of the module are associated with the research profile: yes

1 D. Naróg; A. Sobkowiak Electrochemistry of Flavonoids 2023
2 P. Chmielarz; T. Pacześniak; K. Rydel-Ciszek; A. Sobkowiak Bio-Inspired Iron Pentadentate Complexes as Dioxygen Activators in the Oxidation of Cyclohexene and Limonene 2023
3 Ł. Florczak; B. Kościelniak; A. Kramek; A. Sobkowiak The Influence of Potassium Hexafluorophosphate on the Morphology and Anticorrosive Properties of Conversion Coatings Formed on the AM50 Magnesium Alloy by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation 2023
4 D. Naróg; A. Sobkowiak Electrochemical Investigation of some Flavonoids in Aprotic Media 2022
5 K. Darowicki; Ł. Florczak; G. Nawrat; K. Raga; J. Ryl; J. Sieniawski; A. Sobkowiak; M. Wierzbińska The Effect of Sodium Tetrafluoroborate on the Properties of Conversion Coatings Formed on the AZ91D Magnesium Alloy by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation 2022
6 A. Baran; M. Drajewicz; A. Dryzner; M. Dubiel; Ł. Florczak; M. Kocój-Toporowska; A. Krząkała; K. Kwolek; P. Kwolek; G. Lach; G. Nawrat; Ł. Nieużyła; K. Raga; J. Sieniawski; A. Sobkowiak; T. Wieczorek Method of Forming Corrosion Resistant Coating and Related Apparatus 2021
7 P. Błoniarz; D. Maksym; J. Muzart; T. Pacześniak; A. Pokutsa; A. Zaborovskyi Cyclohexane oxidation: relationships of the process efficiency with electrical conductance, electronic and cyclic voltammetry spectra of the reaction mixture 2021
8 P. Chmielarz; A. Miłaczewska; T. Pacześniak; K. Rydel-Ciszek; A. Sobkowiak ‘Oxygen-Consuming Complexes’–Catalytic Effects of Iron–Salen Complexes with Dioxygen 2021
9 W. Frącz; T. Pacześniak; I. Zarzyka Rigid polyurethane foams modified with borate and oxamide groups-Preparation and properties 2021
10 P. Błoniarz; J. Muzart; T. Pacześniak; A. Pokutsa; S. Tkach; A. Zaborovskyi Sustainable oxidation of cyclohexane and toluene in the presence of affordable catalysts: Impact of the tandem of promoter/oxidant on process efficiency 2020
11 P. Błoniarz; O. Fliunt; Y. Kubaj; T. Pacześniak; A. Pokutsa; A. Zaborovskyi Sustainable oxidation of cyclohexane catayzed by a VO(acac)2 - oxalic acid tandem: the electrochemical motive of the process efficiency 2020
12 P. Błoniarz; P. Chmielarz; T. Pacześniak; K. Rydel-Ciszek; A. Sobkowiak; K. Surmacz; I. Zaborniak Iron-Based Catalytically Active Complexes in Preparation of Functional Materials 2020
13 P. Błoniarz; Y. Kubaj; D. Maksym; J. Muzart; T. Pacześniak; A. Pokutsa; A. Zaborovskyi Versatile and Affordable Approach for Tracking the Oxidative Stress Caused by the Free Radicals: the Chemical Perception 2020
14 P. Chmielarz; A. Gennaro; G. Grześ; A. Isse; A. Sobkowiak; K. Wolski; I. Zaborniak; S. Zapotoczny Tannic acid-inspired star-like macromolecules via temporally-controlled multi-step potential electrolysis 2019