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About the Course

Chemical reactions underpin the production of pretty much everything in our modern world. But, what is the driving force behind reactions? Why do some reactions occur over geological time scales whilst others are so fast that we need femtosecond-pulsed lasers to study them? Ultimately, what is going on at the atomic level? Discover the answers to such fundamental questions and more on this course in introductory physical chemistry. The course covers the key concepts of three of the principal topics in first-year undergraduate physical chemistry: thermodynamics, kinetics and quantum mechanics. These three topics cover whether or not reactions occur, how fast they go and what is actually going on at the sub-atomic scale....

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QY

Sep 22, 2016

I like this course very much as it talks clearly about the basic concept in this course.(Prerequisite: I have learned this course before, I just try to review all the info in this class.)

GP

Dec 20, 2015

Super course, clear in the theoretical analysis, good practice quizzes and interesting virtual lab exercises.

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By David A R

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Aug 24, 2021

I didn't get a 3rd chance to resubmit my final assessment .

By Abdul R

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Jul 17, 2025

My overall experience for this particular course is good.

By SAFFHRIN X P

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May 9, 2025

But still I can't get my certificate. It's not fair

By Junsang P

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Jun 18, 2020

The course was really helpful and the labs were fun

By Kiryowa I

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Mar 9, 2021

good course for introduction

By Aditya V

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May 24, 2020

covers all important topics

By Emeka T

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Dec 30, 2015

Easy to understand

By Daniel A

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May 26, 2016

Very good course!

By Nandha K E

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Oct 1, 2015

useful!

By Alicia m

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May 9, 2022

I have a BS in astrophysics, so I can state with certainty that this is not a university level course. In addition, there was nothing in this course that wasn't already covered in introductory chemistry or introductory physics. So I would only recommend this course for high school students. The material is too easy for an adult.

By nkwoh m

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Nov 24, 2021

i have not been able to go through the course but so far it looks very intersting

By Deleted A

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Jan 18, 2016

Well structured in terms of content and the basic framework. But the delivery is dull. Yes, I know it is Phys Chem but I do think there must be ways to Jazz it up. Gave up after Week 6, so I cannot comment on the whole course.

By Emily B

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Sep 21, 2021

It is unfortunate that the professors are not active AT ALL in the discussion forums...