TYBSc Physical Chemistry 3 Units Syllabus Mumbai University


TYBSc Physical Chemistry 3 Units Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes

Page 1

T.Y.B.Sc. CHEMISTRY (3 UNITS)
Choice Based Credit System
To be implemented from the Academic year 2018 -2019

SEMESTER V
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
COURSE CODE: USCH501 CREDITS: 01 LECTURES: 30
UNIT TOPIC
NO. OF
Lectures
UNIT I 1.0 MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 15L


1.1 Rotational Spectrum : Introduction to dipole moment,
polarization of a bond, bond moment, molecular structure,
.Rotational spectrum of a diatomic molecule, rigid rotor, moment
of inertia, energy levels, conditions for obtaining pure rotational
spectrum, selection rule, natur e of spectrum, determination of
internuclear distance and isotopic shift.
1.2 Vibrational spectrum : Vibrational motion, degrees of
freedom, modes of vibration, vibrational spectrum of a diatomic
molecule, simple harmonic oscillator, energy levels, zero point
energy, conditions for obtaining vibrational spectrum, selection
rule, nature of spectrum.
1.3 Vibrational -Rotational spectrum of diatomic molecule :
energy levels, selection rule, nature of spectrum, P and R branch
lines. Anharmonic oscillator - energy levels, selection rule,
fundamental band, overtones. Application of vibrational -rotational
spectrum in determination of force constant and its significance.
Infrared spectra of simple molecules like H 2O and CO 2.
1.4 Raman Spectroscopy : Scattering of e lectromagnetic
radiation, Rayleigh scattering, Raman scattering, nature of Raman
spectrum, Stoke’s lines, anti -Stoke’s lines, Raman shift, quantum
theory of Raman spectrum, comparative study of IR and Raman
spectra, rule of mutual exclusion - CO 2 molecule.

UNIT II 2.0 CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS 10 L
2.1.1 Colligative properties: Vapour pressure and relative
lowering of vapour pressure.
Measurement of lowering of vapour pressure - Static and Dynamic
method.
2.1.2 Solutions of Solid in Liquid:
2.1.2.1 Elevation in boiling point of a solution, thermodynamic
derivation relating elevation in boiling point of the solution and
molar mass of non -volatile solute.

Page 2

2.1.2.2 Depression in freezing point of a solution, thermodynamic
derivation relating the depressi on in the freezing point of a
solution and the molar mass of the non -volatile solute.
Beckmann Method and Rast Method.
2.1.3 Osmotic Pressure : Introduction, thermodynamic derivation
of Van't Hoff equation, Van't Hoff Factor. Measurement of
Osmotic Pressure - Berkeley and Hartley's Method, Reverse
Osmosis.

2.2 CHEMICAL KINETICS 5 L
2.2.1 Collision theory of reaction rates : Application of collision
theory to 1. Unimolecular reaction Lindemann theory and
2. Bimolecular reaction.
(derivation expected for both)

2.2.2 Classification of reactions as slow, fast and ultra -fast. Study
of kinetics of fast reactio ns by Stop flow method and Flash
photolysis (No derivation expected).


References
1. Physical Chemistry, Ira Levine, 5th Edition, 2002 Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.Ltd.
2. Physical Chemistry, P.C. Rakshit, 6th Edition, 2001, Sarat Book Distributors, Kolkota.
3. Physical Chemistry, R.J. Silbey, & R.A. Alberty, 3rd edition , John Wiley & Sons, Inc [part 1]
4. Physical Chemistry, G. Castellan, 3rd edition, 5th Reprint, 199 5 Narosa Publishing House.
6. Fundamental of Molecular Spectroscopy, 4th Edn., Colin N Banwell and Elaine M McCash Tata
McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi, 2008.
7. Physical Chemistry, G.M. Barrow, 6th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi.
8. The Elements of Physical Chemistry, P.W. Atkins, 2nd Edition, Oxford Universtity Press Oxford.
9. Physical Chemistry, G.K. Vemullapallie, 1997, Prentice Hall of India, Pvt.Ltd. New Delhi.
10. Principles of Physical Chemistry B.R. Puri , L.R. Sharma , M.S. Pathania , VISHAL PUBLISHING
Company, 2008.
T.Y.B.Sc Physical C hemistry Practical
SEMESTER V
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Page 3


COURSE CODE: USCHP 03 CREDITS: 01

Non-Instrumental
Chemical Kinetics
To determine the order between K 2S2O8 and KI by fractional
change method .

Instrumental
Potentiometry
To determine the solubility product and solubility of AgCl
potentiometrically using chemical cell.

pH-metry
To determine acidic and basic dissociation constants of
amino acid and hence to calculate isoelectric point .

Reference books
1. Practical Physical Chemistry 3rd edition A. M. James and F.E. Prichard ,
Longman publication
2. Experiments in Physical Chemistry R.C. Das and B. Behra, Tata Mc Graw Hill
3. Experimental Physical Chemistry By V. D. Athawale .

Page 4

SEMESTER V I
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

COURSE CODE: USCH601 CREDITS: 01 LECTURES: 30
UNIT I 1.1 ELECTROCHEMISTRY 7L
1.1.1 Activity and Activity Coefficient: Lewis concept, ionic
strength, Mean ionic activity and mean ionic activity coefficient of
an electrolyte, expression for activities of electrolytes. Debye -
Huckel limiting law (No derivation).
1.1.2 Classification of cells: Chemical cells and Concentra tion
cells.
Chemical cells with and without transference, Electrode
Concentration cells, Electrolyte concentration cells with and
without transference
(derivations are expected),
1.2 APPLIED ELECTROCHEMISTRY 8L
1.2.1 Polarization : concentration polarization and it’s elimination
1.2.2 Decomposition Potential and Overvoltage : Introduction,
experimental determination of decomposition potential, factors
affecting decomposition potential. Tafel’s equation for hydrogen
overvoltage, experimental determination of over –voltage

UNIT II 2.0 POLYMERS 15L
2.1 Basic terms : macro molecule, monomer, repeat unit, degree
of polymerization.
2.2. Classification of polymers: Classification based on source,
structure, thermal response and physical properties.
2.3. Molar masses of polymers: Number average, Weight
average, Viscosity average molar mass, Monodispersity and
Polydispersity
2.4. Method of determining molar masses of polymers :
Viscosity method using Ostwald Viscometer. (derivation
expected)
2.5. Light Emitting Polymers : Introduction, Characteristics,
Method of preparation and applications.
2.6. Antioxidants and Stabilizers : Antioxidants , Ultraviolet
stabilizers, Colourants, Antistatic agents and Curing agents.


Note : Numericals and Word Problems are Expected from All Units
Reference Books :

Page 5

1. Physical Chemistry, Ira Levine, 5th Edition, 2002 Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.Ltd.
2. Physical Chemistry, P.C. Rakshit, 6th Edition, 2001, Sarat Book Distributors, Kolkota.
3. Physical Chemistry, R.J. Silbey , & R.A. Alberty, 3rd edition , John Wiley & Sons, Inc [part 1]
4. Physical Chemistry, G. Castellan, 3rd edition, 5th Reprint, 1995 Narosa Publishing House.
5. Modern Electrochemistry, J.O.M Bockris & A.K.N. Reddy, Maria Gamboa – Aldeco 2nd Edition, 1st
Indian reprint,2006 Springer
7. Physical Chemistry, G.M. Barrow, 6th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi.
8. The Elements of Physical Chemistry, P.W. Atkins, 2nd Edition, Oxford Un iverstity Press Oxford.
9. Physical Chemistry, G.K. Vemullapallie, 1997, Prentice Hall of India, Pvt.Ltd. New Delhi.
10. Principles of Physical Chemistry B.R. Puri , L.R. Sharma , M.S. Pathania , VISHAL PUBLISHING
Company, 2008.
11. Textbook of Polymer Science, Fred W Bilmeyer, John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Ple. Ltd., Singapore,
2007.
12. Polymer Science, V.R. Gowariker, N.V. Viswanathan, Jayadev Sreedhar, New Age International (P)
Ltd., Publishers, 2005.

T.Y.B.Sc Physical Chemistry Practical
SEMESTER V I
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

COURSE CODE: USCH P04 CREDITS: 01
Non-Instrumental
Viscosity
To determine the molecular weight of high polymer
polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) by viscosity mea surement.

Page 6

Instrumental
Potentiometry
To determine the number of electrons in the redox r eaction
between ferrous ammonium sulphate and cerric sulphate
potentiometrically.
Colorimetry
To estimate the amount of Fe(III) in the complex formation
with salicylic acid by Static Method.

Reference books
1. Practical Physical Chemistry 3rd edition A.M.James and F.E. Prichard , Longman
publication
2. Experiments in Physical Chemistry R.C. Das and B. Behra, Tata Mc Graw Hill
3. Experimental Physical Chemistry By V.D.Athawale .