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Subject
Mathematics for Chemists and Chemical Calculus (tutorial)
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
This tutorial covers basic mathematical tools for chemists, with an emphasis on fundamental thermodynamic and kinetic problems.Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GANDARIAS GOIKOETXEA, IÑAKI | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Agregado | Doctor | Bilingual | Chemical Engineering | inaki.gandarias@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Profundizar en aspectos básicos de la química como el equilibrio químico, la cinética química y la termoquímica y su vertiente matemática siendo capaces de realizar ajustes y modelados de sistemas. | 100.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied classroom-based groups | 40 | 60 | 100 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Exercises | 40.0 | 50 % |
| Groupwork | 50.0 | 20 % |
| Tutorials | 10.0 | 100 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous evaluation | 10.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Multiple-choice examination | 80.0 % | 100.0 % |
Temary
1- Chemical equations,calculus for synthesis, yieldCalculating reaction yields and balancing chemical equations by solving a system of linear equations using matrices.
2- Equilibria - constants for different types of reactions,
Defining equilibrium constants for stepwise formation reactions, association, dissociation, pH, and hydrolysis.
3- Redox bilance, electrolysis, EMF,
Quantity of charge (electricity) and electrical energy calculations
4- Reaction rates, activation energy Arrehius dependence
Introduction to mathematical models that describe chemical reaction kinetics using ordinary differential equation-solving and curve-fitting procedures.
5- Basic thermodynamics, heat effects of reactions
Effect of temperature fluctuations on reaction rates and special reaction models (e.g., laminar-finite-rate model and turbulence models).
Bibliography
Basic bibliography
- Basic Mathematics for Chemists, 2nd Edition, WILEY, by Peter Tebbutt.- Heat Transfer, Oxford Chemistry Primers, by R. H. S. Winterton.
- Reaction Dynamics, Oxford Chemistry Primers, by M. Brouard.
- Thermodynamics of Chemical Processes, Oxford Chemistry Primers, by G. Price.