Learning outcomes

After having seen the aspects of thermodynamics, the course aims to introduce the basics of the notions of molecular motion in gases and liquids first, and the basics and mathematical concepts related to the important aspects of chemical kinetics in general and enzyme kinetics second.

Content

see table of contents

Table of contents

I. Molecular movements in gases
 
II. Molecular Movements in Liquids
 
III. Effusion IV Chemical kinetics: introduction
 
V. General concepts of kinetics, reaction speed VI.1 Collision theory VI.2 Activated complex theory (femtochemistry)
 
VII. Formal kinetics VIII.1 Acid-base catalysis VIII.2 Enzymatic kinetics

Teaching methods

The course is based on rigorous mathematical demonstrations and explanation of concepts and methodologies illustrated by practical explanations in relation to macroscopic experimental data. The course is given on regularly updated transparencies and distributed to students or on Webcampus.

Assessment method

The student is questioned orally after a written preparation of about one hour.

Sources, references and any support material

Atkins' Physical Chemistry, P. Atkins and J. de Paula, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2018, 11th edition.

Language of instruction

French
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelor in Chemistry Standard 0 3
Bachelor in Chemistry Standard 3 3