CH341 : Electrochemistry

Department

Department of Chemistry

Academic Program

Bachelor in Chemistry

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

CH242

Overview

This course aims to:Introducing students to theories related to electrochemistry.· Studying the different types of electrolytes, and knowing the types of electric cells and their combinations, advantages and disadvantages.· Study the basics of electrical conduction and some important laws related to electrochemistry.Study of ionic transport and transport numbers of ions in solutions.

Intended learning outcomes

a. Knowledge & understandingA.1 Know the basic concepts related to electrolysis.A.2 Identify the types of electrolytes and their characteristics, and know the different types of electrical cells.A.3 Know the basics of electrical conductivity and some important laws related to electrochemistry, such as Faraday's laws and Ohm's law.A.4 Identify methods for calculating ionic transport and transport numbers of ions in a solution.B. Mental skillsB.1 Understand the basics of electrolysis.B.2 Understand the theories and laws related to strong and weak electrolytes and the ability to form different cells according to chemical reactions.B.3 Know the practical applications of calculating the electrical properties of solutions, and identify the electrical changes associated with some chemical reactions.B.4 The ability to apply the laws for calculating ionic transitions and transport numbers.T. Practical & professional skillsC.1 The ability to write electrolysis equations.C.2 The ability to distinguish between strong and weak electrolytes, as well as knowing the difference between different types of cells and the way each works.C.3 The ability to solve problems related to both conduction and electrolysis and apply the laws correctly.C.4 The ability to solve problems related to ionic transport calculations and transport numbers, and the ability to interpret the results obtained in a sound scientific way.w. Generic and transferable skillsD.1 The student should have the ability to work in teams.D.2 The student should be able to collect and summarize useful information related to a study.D.3 Acquiring the skill of scientific research using the Internet to obtain the required information.

Teaching and learning methods

• Direct explanation of topics through theoretical lectures and office hours for the course professor to answer students' inquiries.• Solving problems and homework.

Methods of assessments

First written exam 25%Second written exam 25%final exam 50%

1. Course content(Course contents)

Scientific subject	The number of hours	a lecture	Lab	exercises	discussion	Independent study	number weeks
Electrolysis.	6	6	-	-	-	-	3
Strong and weak electrolytes and their laws.	6	6	-	-	-	-	3
Cell types	4	4	-	-	-	-	2
Faraday's lawwhatIts applications-Ohm's law - conduction - molar conduction.	6	6	-	-	-	-	4
TransitionaltheaYoNeE- Transport numbers - related laws.	4	4	-	-	-	-	2

1. the reviewer (References)

Reference book
Reference name	Author	publisher	Release	His whereabouts
Atkins' Physical Chemistry	Peter Atkins and Julio de Paula	Oxford University Press	8thEdition	- Department library - electronic copy
Helping books
Physicalchemistry	Gordon M. Barrow	McGraw-Hill	2ndEdition	- Department library - electronic copy
Electrochemical methods	Dr.. Anis Al-Najjar	Albasrah university	-	- electronic copy

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