Experimental physical chemistry

The goal of this practical course is twofold.

First, it is intended to give you the opportunity to learn the principles and practice of a series of physical measurement techniques for chemistry and chemical engineering. You will learn how to measure physical properties in a laboratory. At the same time, you will also learn to operate the equipment used for these measurements. You will then link the measurements to the underlying theory, and the properties of the systems under investigation.

Second, the course is structured as an inquiry based-lab.

The course will be structured around two challenges. For each challenge you will work in teams of two to:

• Develop scientific questions, and formulate hypotheses
• Explore, design and conduct investigations (collect data)
• Make conclusions based on the data, including references
• Critically assess the conclusions, and address the hypotheses
• Present the findings

Admission is conditional on successful completion of courses previously
followed (2 courses from a list of 3 must be acquired):

- PHYS-201(e) General physics: electromagnetism (Bloc 2)

- CH-242(b) Statistical thermodynamics (Bloc 2)

- CH-314 Structural analysis (Bloc 4, 3ème année)