CHEMISTRY 5200 - Physical Chemistry

Dr. Paul Marshall

Fall 2022

Text:

Physical Chemistry by Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula and James Keeler, 11th Edition. Volume 1 is sufficient.
The chapter outline, past exams and homework are available online at http://www.chem.unt.edu/~marshall/c5200.htm
Student's Solutions Manual to accompany Physical Chemistry, 11th Edition (optional)

Lectures:

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 am - 10:50 am, in room 253 of the Chemistry Building, starting on August 30, 2022.

My Office Hours:

Wednesdays 11 am - 2 pm, in my office CHEM 274. We can schedule times outside that period if needed.

My e-mail is marshall@unt.edu. Expect a response within 1 business day. My phone is (940) 565-2294 but e-mail is strongly recommended.

Additional Information

The information on this page is available online via Canvas. Any syllabus updates will appear there. The syllabus is also available through my web site at http://www.chem.unt.edu/~marshall/c5200.htm

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Course Objectives

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of the principles underlying the behavior of chemical systems. The core of this course is the detailed discussion of thermodynamics (both fundamentals and chemical applications), how thermodynamic behavior arises from microscopic behavior (kinetic theory and statistical mechanics), physical and chemical equilibria, and chemical kinetics.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

Apply knowledge of the three laws of thermodynamics to solve problems involving basic thermodynamic processes of ideal and real gases.
Evaluate various chemical equilibrium systems - phase transitions, chemical reactions, solutions - based on the application of thermodynamical principles.
Analyze kinetic data to determine rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions. Evaluate proposed reaction mechanisms based on experimental data.
Demonstrate knowledge of mathematical techniques by solving problems related to thermodynamics and kinetics.

Technology Requirements

Basic scientific calculators for ~$12 that can evaluate ln(x), exp(x), sin(x) and cos(x) are recommended.

Legal Notices:

My lectures are protected by state common law and federal copyright law. They are my own original expression. Whereas you are authorized to take notes in class thereby creating a derivative work from my lecture, the authorization extends only to making one set of notes for your own personal use and no other use. You are not authorized to record my lectures, to provide your notes to anyone else or to make any commercial use of them without express prior permission from me in writing.

Pre-requisites:

Undergraduate Physical Chemistry (UNT's CHEM 3520 or equivalent) or department permission. Two semesters of calculus are expected.

Exams and Grading:

There will be three semester exams lasting 1 class period (100 points each) and a 2-hour comprehensive final exam (200 points), all to be held in-person at the scheduled times.

Exams will be held as noted in the following table.

Assignment	Points Possible
Exam, Tuesday September 27	100 points
Exam, Tuesday October 18	100 points
Exam, Thursday November 17	100 points
Final Exam, Thursday December 15 (8 am)	200 points

Your grade will be based strictly on your examination performance. There will be no make-up exams. I will however drop your lowest 100 point exam, or, if your final has the lowest percentage, I will scale the final to a max of 100. After this, I calculate your semester average based on your best 400 points.

If your semester average is at least 90% your final grade will be A.
If your semester average is 80-89% your final grade will be B.
If your semester average is 70-79% your final grade will be C.
If your semester average is 60-69% your final grade will be D.
If your semester average is below 60% your final grade will be F.

I reserve the right to give a higher grade than allowed by the above scheme.

Homework problems will not be collected nor graded. However, working the problems is strongly encouraged. This is how you will gain skill at quantitative problems. It is important that you keep up with the homework. Leaving it until the day or two before an exam is not a strategy for success. Expect to spend at least several hours on homework each week.

Attendance Policy:

Class attendance is not formally required but highly recommended - if you miss many classes you may not do well in the exams. If you miss an exam you score zero for that exam, unless we have arranged an official accommodation. Any queries about grading need to be made within a week of when exams are returned to the class.

If there is an emergency, students will be notified by Eagle Alert if there is a campus closing that will impact a class and describe that the calendar is subject to change. See the Emergency Notifications and Procedures Policy (PDF).

In case you are sick, including possibly with COVID, note that

If a student has tested positive for COVID or has been directly exposed to someone who tested positive, they should follow current CDC guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html
If the student must be absent for reasons related to COVID or other illness, the student must follow the university’s Authorized Absence Policy, which requires that student make a request in writing to the instructor and provide evidence to substantiate that it is an illness-related absence. See https://policy.unt.edu/sites/default/files/06.039%20Student%20Attendance%20and%20Authorized%20Absences.pdf

OTHER COMMENTS:

You can learn a little more about me and my research at my website www.chem.unt.edu/~marshall, and we can arrange lab tours as well.

There are many equations in this course, but the emphasis is strongly NOT on memorizing a bunch of formulae. I hope students will grasp the scientific principles which, together with a few key equations, will let you solve all kinds of problems. In particular, new problems which you haven't seen before, just like in real life. If you can do this, you truly understand the material, and that is my goal for everyone.

A second goal is for you to see how the general principles we develop help us to understand all kinds of phenomena, some well outside chemistry.

Working the homework is really crucial. It is how you put into practice the principles from the classes, plus it is training for the exams. You can check yourself, or perhaps solve a difficulty, by referring to the Solutions Manual. If there is anything that doesn't make sense after that, please raise it at office hours with me.

The classes more or less track along with the arrangement in the textbook. However, please note that in some chapters I have reordered the material into what I think is a clearer way, and often I have skipped some of the less critical discussion. The syllabus is different from previous years so don't worry if what you are learning now doesn't match with some of the old exams I put on the web. I promise the semester exams will not include anything you do not see in the classroom; anything we cover in class I consider to be fair game!

There are many resources available to help you, including: me, study groups you set up, the Chemistry Resource Center, other books and the internet.

Succeed at UNT UNT endeavors to offer you a high-quality education and to provide a supportive environment to help you learn and grow. And, as a faculty member, I am committed to helping you be successful as a student. Here's how to succeed at UNT: Show up. Find Support. Get advised. Be prepared. Get involved. Stay focused. To learn more about campus resources and information on how you can achieve success, go to success.unt.edu

Dates:

The first class will be on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 and the last formal class will be on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. There will be a recitation on Thursday, December 8.

There is no class on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, 2022. The final exam is on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 8 am.

University Course Policies

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

Academic Integrity Standards and Consequences, see the Academic Integrity Policy (PDF). Academic dishonesty occurs when students engage in behaviors including, but not limited to cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, forgery, plagiarism, and sabotage. A finding of academic dishonesty may result in a range of academic penalties or sanctions ranging from admonition to expulsion from the University. Dishonesty on an assignment may lead to a score of zero for that assignment. Examples of dishonesty include talking or other communication between students during an exam, using a phone or laptop or similar device during an exam, and sharing answers for an exam or collaborating on a take-home exam.

ADA POLICY

UNT makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide a student with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding one's specific course needs. Students may request accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to implementation in each class. For additional information see the ODA website (https://disability.unt.edu/).

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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND PROCEDURES

UNT uses a system called Eagle Alert to quickly notify students with critical information in the event of an emergency (i.e., severe weather, campus closing, and health and public safety emergencies like chemical spills, fires, or violence). In the event of a university closure, please refer to Canvas for contingency plans for covering course materials. Some helpful emergency preparedness actions include: 1) know the evacuation routes and severe weather shelter areas in the buildings where your classes are held, 2) determine how you will contact family and friends if phones are temporarily unavailable, and 3) identify where you will go if you need to evacuate the Denton area suddenly.

RETENTION OF STUDENT RECORDS

Student records pertaining to this course are maintained in a secure location by the instructor of record. All records such as exams, answer sheets (with keys), and written papers submitted during the duration of the course are kept for at least one calendar year after course completion. Course work completed via the Canvas online system, including grading information and comments, is also stored in a safe electronic environment for one year. Students have the right to view their individual record; however, information about student's records will not be divulged to other individuals without proper written consent. Students are encouraged to review the Public Information Policy and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) laws and the University's policy. See UNT Policy 10.10, Records Management and Retention for additional information.

STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION

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SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION

UNT is committed to providing a safe learning environment free of all forms of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Federal laws (Title IX and the Violence Against Women Act) and UNT policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, and therefore prohibit sexual misconduct. If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual harassment, relationship violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault, there are campus resources available to provide support and assistance. UNT's Survivor Advocates can assist a student who has been impacted by violence by filing protective orders, completing crime victim's compensation applications, contacting professors for absences related to an assault, working with housing to facilitate a room change where appropriate, and connecting students to other resources available both on and off campus. The Survivor Advocates can be reached at SurvivorAdvocate@unt.edu or by calling the Dean of Students Office at 940-565- 2648. Additionally, alleged sexual misconduct can be non-confidentially reported to the Title IX Coordinator at oeo@unt.edu or at (940) 565 2759.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES

Student Support Services

Mental Health

UNT provides mental health resources to students to help ensure there are numerous outlets to turn to that wholeheartedly care for and are there for students in need, regardless of the nature of an issue or its severity. Listed below are several resources on campus that can support your academic success and mental well-being:

Student Health and Wellness Center (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/student-health-and-wellness-center)
Counseling and Testing Services (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/counseling-and-testing-services)
UNT Care Team (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/care)
UNT Psychiatric Services (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/student-health-and-wellness-center/services/psychiatry)

Individual Counseling (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/counseling-and-testing-services/services/individual-counseling)

Additional Student Support Services

Registrar (https://registrar.unt.edu/registration)

Financial Aid (https://financialaid.unt.edu/)

Student Legal Services (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/student-legal-services)

Career Center (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/career-center)

Multicultural Center (https://edo.unt.edu/multicultural-center)

Counseling and Testing Services (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/counseling-and-testing-services)

Pride Alliance (https://edo.unt.edu/pridealliance)

UNT Food Pantry (https://deanofstudents.unt.edu/resources/food-pantry)

Academic Support Services

Academic Resource Center (https://clear.unt.edu/canvas/student-resources)

Academic Success Center (https://success.unt.edu/asc)

UNT Libraries (https://library.unt.edu/)

Writing Lab (http://writingcenter.unt.edu/)

Listed below are the outlines of each chapter (the authors refer to "focus" instead) and homework assignments for this course (do part "a" of each assigned exercise in every chapter). Some past exams are available online.