Properties of gases
The laws of thermodynamics
Thermodynamic equilibrium in ideal and non-ideal systems
The thermodynamics of liquid mixtures
Applications of thermodynamics
KD1050 Chemical Thermodynamics 6.0 credits
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Basic course in chemical thermodynamics.
Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course will give basic knowledge in thermodynamics and its applications in chemistry, chemical engineering and biological systems.
- Describe and use the state laws for gases.
- Describe and apply the four laws of thermodynamics.
- Describe and understand the equilibrium conditions.
- Describe and use the concepts of internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, free energy and chemical potential.
- Understand and apply the partial molar quantities.
- Analyze chemical equilibria in ideal and non-ideal systems.
- Analyze combinations and solutions thermodynamics.
- Analyze phase equilibria.
- Using phase diagrams to solve problems in one-and two-component systems.
- Apply the basic thermodynamics of chemical reactions in biological systems
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed upper secondary education including documented proficiency in English corresponding to English A. For students who received/will receive their final school grades after 31 December 2009, there is an additional entry requirement for mathematics as follows: documented proficiency in mathematics corresponding to Mathematics A.
And the specific requirements of mathematics, physics and chemistry corresponding to Mathematics E, Physics B and Chemistry A.
Recommended prerequisites
KD1020 Introductory Chemistry
KD1030 Chemical Equilibria
SF1625 Calculus in One Variable
SF1626 Calculus in Several Variable
SF1624 Algebra and Geometry
or similarly.
Literature
Atkins and de Paula
Atkins' Physical Chemistry, 9th
Oxford University Press 2010
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-954337-3
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Examination (TEN1;6 cr)
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Supplementary information
Recommended course for students at the Degree Programme in Industrial Engineering and Management, specialisation Biotechnology and Industrial Engineering, and at the Masters Programme, Industrial Engineering and Management study year 1, track - Biotechnology and Industrial Engineering.
The course is not open for other students.
Will replace 3B1725