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Physical and Colloid Chemistry

Course code

MLK6920.LT

old course code

MLK6920

Course title in Estonian

Füüsikaline ja kolloidkeemia

Course title in English

Physical and Colloid Chemistry

ECTS credits

4.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester

Maria Masik (language of instruction:Estonian)

lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

- provide a systematic overview of the quantum properties of atoms and the influence of physical conditions of the environment on chemical transformation processes;
- support the explanation of chemical processes using the laws of physics;
- provide the ability to apply this knowledge to the results obtained during relevant practical work.

Brief description of the course

Quantum mechanical model of atomic structure. Theory of chemical bonding. Aggregate states of matter. Ideal gas. Laws of thermodynamics. Thermochemistry. Entropy.
Thermodynamics of solutions. Phase equilibrium. Chemical equilibrium. Equations and theories of chemical kinetics. Kinetics and catalysis of special types of reactions.
Colloid chemistry and surface phenomena. Practical work: chromatography; optical determination of the isoelectric point; determination of molar mass; adsorption at the interface between phases.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- knows the basic concepts, laws and applications of physical and colloidal chemistry and their connection to various fields of chemistry;
- is able to apply the theory of physical and colloidal chemistry in solving problems and interpreting results;
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in carrying out practical work in physical and colloid chemistry, analyzing measurement data and assessing the accuracy of results;
- carries out practical work responsibly in accordance with safety requirements and research ethics.

Teacher

Maria Masik MSc

Prerequisite course 1

General Chemistry (MLK6001.LT)

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