The subject "Chemistry II" corresponds to first year of Chemistry in the degree of Marine Sciences at the University of Vigo. It aims to introduce students to the thermodynamic vision of Chemistry. For this, a review of principles will be carried out with the rigorous definition and meaning of the state functions such as those of Gibbs and Helmholtz, in addition to the chemical potential. From them we will define the equilibrium conditions and apply them to the study of phases and chemical processes. We will also consider how Thermodynamics approaches the study of ideal and real solutions and colligative properties.
The teaching is divided into three parts. The first will present the theoretical part of the subject and some examples or theoretical applications of it. The second will consist of seminars for the resolution of exercises stimulating the participation/performance on the part of the students. The third part corresponds to the laboratory practices, where real applications (experimental sessions) of what has been studied in the other two parts will be dealt with and that will help the students assimilate the dynamics of work in a Chemistry laboratory.
Subject of the English Friendly program: International students may request from the faculty: a) materials and bibliographical references to follow the subject in English, b) attend tutorials in English, c) tests and
assessments in English.
