Physical Chemistry 2.pdf - OER@AVU - African Virtual University
Physical Chemistry 2.pdf - OER@AVU - African Virtual University
Physical Chemistry 2.pdf - OER@AVU - African Virtual University
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VII. General objective(s)<br />
On completion of this module the learner must be able to:<br />
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• Explain the driving force to the solution processes<br />
• Explain the effect of temperature and pressure on solubility<br />
• Provide a thermodynamic explanation to the phenomenon of mixing<br />
• Define and explain colligative properties of solutions<br />
• Define and classify the colloid state<br />
• Explain factors that influence colloidal stability<br />
• Draw and explain simple phase diagrams<br />
• Use the concept of redox reactions to explain electrochemical reactions<br />
• Predict the spontaneity of a reaction given the standard reduction potentials<br />
• Use the cell potential to determine the equilibrium constant of a reaction<br />
• Explain the radioactivity phenomenon<br />
• Explain why some elements are stable and others are not<br />
• Carryout calculations related to the radioactivity phenomenon<br />
VIII. specific learning objectives<br />
(Instructional objectives)<br />
Unit Learning objective(s)<br />
Solutions On completion of this Unit, the learner<br />
should be able to:<br />
• Define and explain the nature of solutions<br />
• Identify and distinguish the different types of solutions<br />
• Predict whether two substances will mix to form a<br />
solution by comparing the intermolecular forces involved<br />
• Understand and explain the effects of temperature, pressure<br />
and polarity of solvent/solute on solubility<br />
• Account for the colligative properties of solutions and<br />
perform calculations involving these properties