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.
Introduction to Physical Chemistry
Introduction to Physical Chemistry
Instructors: Patrick J O'Malley, D.Sc
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QY
Reviewed on 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.)
SV
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2020
It's really an excellent course , it helped me to define well my foundations in physical-chemistry,Thank you very much!
JS
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2024
Very intersting course but hard concepts to interact with but overall very worth doing especially if u want to put on a personal statement
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