2024 Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Undergraduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
Physical Chemistry III (Kinetics) A
- Academic unit or major
- Undergraduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Ichiro Yamanaka
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Fri
- Class
- A
- Course Code
- CAP.H203
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 17, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
[Summary of the course] In this course, theory and method of mathematical calculation of reaction rate for quantitative evaluation of chemical reaction will be explained., Furthermore, elucidation of reaction rate derived from reaction mechanism will be also explained.
[Aim of the course] To correctly understand chemical reactions, both thermodynamics and reaction kinetics are necessary. In this lecture, students acquire the ability to speculate reaction mechanism by comparison between a rate equation deduced from experimental results and a rate equation derived from rational reaction mechanism.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students acquire the following abilities:
(1) Ability to explain methods of measurement of reaction rate and mathematical description of reaction rate.
(2) Ability to derive rate equation from reaction mechanism.
(3) Ability to explain rate-determining step and activation energy.
(4) Ability to explain rate of reaction on solid surface.
Keywords
Reaction rate, rate-determining step, activation energy, steady state approximation, adsorption
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
This course will proceed in the following order: (1) fundamentals of reaction kinetics, (2) reaction rates of complicated reactions, (3) reaction on solid surface. In the last day, practice problems and interpretation of them will be carried out to confirm the level of understanding.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Definition of reaction rate and differential rate equation | Explain definition of reaction rate and differential rate equation. |
| Class 2 | Integrated rate equation | Explain integrated rate equation. |
| Class 3 | Rate constant and activation energy | Explain rate constant and activation energy. |
| Class 4 | Elemental reaction, rate-determining step and steady state approximation | Explain elemental reaction, rate-determining step and steady state approximation |
| Class 5 | Reaction rate equations of polymerization | Derive reaction rate equations of polymerization. |
| Class 6 | Adsorption and rate equation of reaction on solid surface | Derive adsorption isotherm and reaction rate equation on solid surface |
| Class 7 | Term-end examination | Explain various reaction processes using rate equations. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
P. Atkins, J. de Paula, "Physical Chemistry", 10th Ed., Oxford University Press; ISBN-13: 978-0199697403
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None required
Evaluation methods and criteria
Term-end examination (85%), level of class participation (15%) (The level of class participation will be calculated by small examination and so on in the lecture.)
Related courses
- CAP.B216 ： Physical Chemistry I (Thermodynamics)
- CAP.B217 ： Physical Chemistry II (Chemical Equilibrium)
- CAP.B219 ： Physical Chemistry (Kinetic Theory of Molecules)
Prerequisites
The condition of the study will not be made, but it is desirable to study LAS.C107 ： Basic Chemical Thermodynamics, CAP.B216 ： Physical Chemistry I (Thermodynamics), CAP.B217 ： Physical Chemistry II (Chemical Equilibrium).