This course is designed to have basic concepts and strong foundation of Physical Chemistry. This
course will cover laws of thermodynamics, Nernst heat theorem and its applications and knowledge
of entropy in detail. Moreover, Maxwell’s law and its derivation, Barometric formula, effect of
altitude, temperature and molecular mass on vertical distribution of particles and kinetics of third
order, opposing reactions, parallel and consective reactions is also part of this course. Kinetics of
thermally excited chain reactions and theories of reactions will also be focused. As course covers main
directions of physical chemistry i.e. kinetics and thermodynamics so it provides a sound foundation to
the students in the field of physical chemistry. It makes the students capable of understanding the laws
of thermodynamics and their applications. Intensive knowledge of chemical kinetics is very useful for
the students to make them understand the dynamics of a chemical reactions and the ways to increase
yield at lab and industrial scale.
 

Recommended Texts
1. Marin, G. B., Yablonsky, G. S. (2011). Kinetics of chemical reactions: decoding complexity.
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH.
2. Koretsky, M. D. (2010). Engineering and chemical thermodynamics. John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Suggested Readings
1. Raj, G. (2010). Advanced physical chemistry. (3rd Ed.) Meerut Krishna Prakashan Media (P) Ltd.
2. Atkins P.W. (2017). Physical chemistry. (11th Ed.) UK: ELBS Oxford University Press.
3. Bhatti, H. N. (2019). Modern physical chemistry. Pakistan: Caravan Book House Lahore.

Time table:

Thursday and Friday: 9.30-11.00

Class : BS Chemistry 5th 

Evaluation:

Mid term: 30

Final Term: 50

Sessional: 20