School / Prep
ENSMAC
Internal code
PC6PCSOL
Description
Predict the solubility of ions and electrolytes
Describe transport phenomena in electrolyte solutions
Describe the conductivity of ions and electrolytes
Calculate the activity coefficient of ions. Applications
Teaching hours
- CMLectures12h
Mandatory prerequisites
Physical chemistry of solutions. Courses and corrected problems. René Gaboriaud
Analytical chemistry: Chemistry of solutions. Martine Beljean-Leymarie
From redox to electrochemistry. Yann Verchier, Frédéric Lemaître
Syllabus
I. Solvation of ions
Nature of electrolytes
Properties of solvents
Dissolution of electrolytes and solvation of ions
3.1. Role of the solvent in electrolyte dissolution
3.2. Energy aspect of dissolution - Born model
II Ionic conductivity
Electronic and ionic conductors
Ion mobility
Solution conductivity
Measurement of solution conductivity
Equivalent conductivity of an ion
Equivalent conductivity of an electrolyte
Conductivity of strong electrolytes
Conductivity of weak electrolytes
Transport number of an ion
III. Debye-Hückel theory
Basics of Debye-Hückel theory
Electrostatic work
Calculation of electric potential
Ionic atmosphere
Ionic activity coefficient
Effects of electrolytes on thermodynamic equilibrium constants. Applications.
Further information
Physical and Analytical Chemistry
Bibliography
Electrochemistry. Bard and Faulkner
Thermodynamics and electrochemical kinetics. Besson
Modern electrochemistry. Bockris
Principles and applications of electrochemistry. Crow
Assessment of knowledge
Initial assessment / Main session
| Type of assessment | Nature of assessment | Duration (in minutes) | Number of tests | Evaluation coefficient | Eliminatory evaluation mark | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final inspection | Written | 60 | 1 |
Second chance / Catch-up session
| Type of assessment | Nature of assessment | Duration (in minutes) | Number of tests | Evaluation coefficient | Eliminatory evaluation mark | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final test | Written | 60 | 1 |
