Physical Chemistry II and Laboratory M - Z
Module Physical Chemistry II and laboratory (Module 2)

Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: MARCELLO CONDORELLI

Expected Learning Outcomes

Knowledge of metal nanostructure synthesis methods, understanding of photocatalytic processes, verification of Stern Volmer's law, practicality with typical physical chemistry characterization techniques such as UV-VIS spectroscopy, Fluorescence, IR. Information for students with disabilities and/or DSA

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Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the main physical-chemical aspects relating to the interaction of light-matter and electronic structure-property correlations;

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: Development of knowledge useful for the application of different instrumental/analytical techniques useful for the determination of optical, vibrational, and electronic properties of chemical species;

Autonomy of judgment: Enable objective evaluation of the chemical-physical properties of molecules and matter, related to preparation methods and fields of application;

Communication skills: to develop and/or improve the ability to expound even complex scientific concepts in a clear and scientific manner by implementing the technical terminologies appropriate to quantum mechanics;

Learning skills: to apply techniques and theoretical models for solving problems in physical chemistry and quantum mechanics.

Course Structure

The course will consist of 4 face-to-face lectures preparatory to the lab and 4 rounds of 4 hours of lab time

Required Prerequisites

Knowledge of general chemistry, chemical kinetics, Lambert-Beer's law, and laws governing light-matter interaction processes.

Attendance of Lessons

Students are expected to be present for all face-to-face lectures and laboratory experiences

Detailed Course Content

-Spectrophotometry

-Fluorimetry

-Verification of Stern-Volmer's Law

-Photocatalytic degradation of organic compounds.

-Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles

Textbook Information

Lecture handouts

Course Planning

 SubjectsText References
1Introduction to the course
2Spectroscopy
3Fluorimetry
4Photocatalysis
5Kinetic

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

Understanding of the experiments performed in the laboratory and the theory behind the experiments will be assessed through an oral examination

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

-Tell me about Lambert Beer's law.

- Tell me about the formation of exciton lacuna pairs.

-Tell me about the Jablonsky diagram