COVENANT UNIVERSITY

College of Science and Technology

Department of Chemistry
COURSE CODE: CHM 421
COURSE TITLE: Electrochemistry & Surface Chemistry
UNITS: 3
SEMESTER: Omega – 2019/2020
COURSE LECTURER: Prof. Soriyan O. O. (Coordinator), Dr. Ehi-Eromosele C.O

TIME: 8 - 10 am (Wednesdays)
LOCATION: 300/400L Chemistry Laboratory

A. BRIEF OVERVIEW OF COURSE:

Thermodynamics and electrical surface phenomena. Adsorption at the gas-solid, liquid-gas, and
solid- liquid interfaces. The Gibbs adsorption, Kelvin equation, Langmuir isotherm. Wetting and
flotation. The colloidal state. Electrode processes. Electrochemical cells. Emf measurement and its
applications. Thermodynamics and kinetics of electrode processes.

B. COURSE OBJECTIVES/GOALS:
The purpose of this course is to:
 To help students learn more about electrochemistry by helping them increase their
understanding of electron transfer and its role in chemical changes.
 This lesson allows students to understand how energy transfers in the chemical
change of rust and corrosion and to understand the factors that influence this
process.
 Investigate the underlying theories, principles and methods of colloid and surface
chemistry
 provide students with an understanding of the physical chemistry of surfaces and
colloidal processes

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C. METHODS OF LECTURE DELIVERY / TEACHING AIDS:
Lecture Delivery
 Instructional note.
 Demonstration of the experiments.
 Tutorial questions and solution.
Teaching Aids
 PowerPoint presentation

D. COURSE OUTLINES
Module 1 – Prof. Soriyan O. O.
Week 1 - Introduction /Redox reactions
Week 2 - Electrode processes
Week 3 - Electrochemical cells
Week 4 - Emf measurement and its applications

Module 2 – Dr. Ehi-Eromosele C.O

Week 5 - Thermodynamics and kinetics of electrode processes
Week 7 - Thermodynamics and electrical surface phenomena
Mid Term Test
Week 8 - Adsorption at the gas-solid, liquid-gas, and solid- liquid
interfaces.
Week 9 - The Gibbs adsorption
Week 10 - Kelvin equation, Langmuir isotherm
Week 11 - Wetting and flotation.
Week 12 - The colloidal state Revision and tutorials
Week 13 - Revision and tutorials

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E. STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME/METHOD OF GRADING
1. Continuous Assessment 30 marks
(i) Class Assignments 20 marks
(ii) Attendance 10 marks
2. Exam 70 marks

F. GROUND RULES & REGULATIONS

 Mandatory 75% class attendance.
 Active participation in all activities.
 All class assignments/tutorials to be submitted on time.
 Punctuality to classes to be observed.

J. RECOMMENDED READING:
(1) P. Somasundaran, "Introduction to Surface & Colloid Chemistry"

(2) Duncan. J. Shaw, "Introduction to colloid and surface chemistry", Fourth Edition, 1992.
(3) Atkins, P. and de Paula, J. (2006) Physical Chemistry, W.H. Freeman, UK

(4) P. C. Hiemenz, "Principles of Colloid and Surface Chemistry", Second Edition, Marcel
Dekker, 1986.Bahl A., Bahl B.S., Tuli G.D. (2006) Essentials of Physical Chemistry, S.
Chand, India

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