Physical chemistry

Physical chemistry is the study of macroscopic, atomic, subatomic, and particulate phenomena in chemical systems in terms of laws and concepts of physics. It applies the principles, practices and concepts of physics such as motion, energy, force, time, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics and dynamics, equilibrium.

Physical chemistry, in contrast to chemical physics, is predominantly (but not always) a macroscopic or supra-molecular science, as the majority of the principles on which physical chemistry was founded are concepts related to the bulk rather than on molecular/atomic structure alone. For example, chemical equilibrium, and colloids.

Some of the relationships that physical chemistry strives to resolve include the effects of:

  • Intermolecular forces that act upon the physical properties of materials (plasticity, tensile strength, surface tension in liquids).
  • Reaction kinetics on the rate of a reaction.
  • The identity of ions and the electrical conductivity of materials.
  • Podcasts:

    developed with YouTube
    PLAYLIST TIME:

    Latest News for: physical chemistry

    The Chaos in Higher Ed Is Only Getting Started

    The Atlantic 25 Jan 2025
    “I’d summarize it as ... And its resources are put to use well beyond the field of medicine, with grants for work in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, social sciences, and social work, among other fields ... That’s good for individual recipients ... .

    Declining Enrolment & Its Toll On Kashmir’s Future!

    Kashmir Observer 25 Jan 2025
    Representational Photo ... It had taken her weeks to teach her five-year old baby brother to get the alphabet right ... But, Farwa’s family is not alone ... “A general-line teacher cannot be expected to teach advanced concepts in physics or chemistry ... Dr ... .

    Integrity of the Leaving Certificate is at serious risk

    The Irish Times 24 Jan 2025
    It is crucial that these issues are resolved before implementing the new curriculums in physics, chemistry and biology to ensure fairness, maintain standards, and protect the credibility of the Leaving Certificate.

    QAU leading Pakistan in TIMES World Subject Ranking 2024

    Urdu Point 24 Jan 2025
    ... has secured the 251-300 position globally in Life Sciences/Biological Sciences, 301-350 in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry departments, leading the way in Pakistan in these fields.

    The Pittcon Promise: Changing Lives Beyond The Lab

    IFL Science 24 Jan 2025
    The annual Faraday Lecture is another highlight, presented by prominent educators and scientists to demonstrate chemistry and physics to middle and high school students.  ... and physics teachers.

    KEA to print question papers for subjects opted by students

    The Times of India 24 Jan 2025
    Bengaluru ... Hitherto, KEA was printing question papers and OMR sheets for all the subjects — physics, chemistry, biology and maths — for all the students ... So, the printing of OMR sheets and question papers for over a lakh students went to waste ... .

    America’s love affair with confident stupidity has reached awful new heights

    Alternet 24 Jan 2025
    Five years ago, I wrote about how the politics of stupidity and crankery in America was degrading us as a society and human beings ... All of those things require science, engineering, mathematics, chemistry, physics, logistics, expertise. Experts ... .

    St. Paul considers impact of Trump’s efforts to unravel green initiatives

    Pioneer Press 24 Jan 2025
    From home weatherization to electric vehicle car-sharing, environmental sustainability has long been a favored catchphrase at St ... Paul?. The long-term impact remains unclear, but officials in St ... A second U.S ... For St ... It’s physics and chemistry ... St ... .

    Stuart Rice, U. of C. professor who studied molecular behavior, dies at 92

    Chicago Tribune 23 Jan 2025
    Within physical chemistry, Rice broke ground in understanding what is known as “nonradiative relaxation” of molecules in excited states, Scherer said ... his field, “Physical Chemistry,” with the late U.

    JEE Main evening shift: Math toughest, physics easiest, chemistry moderate

    India Today 23 Jan 2025
    JEE Main evening shift Math toughest physics easiest chemistry moderate ... .

    JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Day 2 Detailed Exam Analysis

    NDTV 23 Jan 2025
    Among the three sections, Chemistry was the easiest, followed by Physics, while Mathematics was slightly more challenging due to its length and calculation-intensive nature ... .

    I feel guilty for having an emotional affair. How do I continue in my long-term ...

    The Guardian 23 Jan 2025
    You don’t have to run screaming from this experience, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith ... The attraction was not just physical. This new person and I had many shared interests and conversation chemistry ... ....

    PEIRA organises training session for teachers

    Urdu Point 23 Jan 2025
    </p><p>The training, in collaboration with the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), focused on equipping teachers with essential skills in Physics, Chemistry, and ...

    Quitting Tobacco: A personalized comprehensive approach can bring lasting change

    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 23 Jan 2025
    Beyond the physical toll these habits take, tobacco products also alter the brain’s chemistry, making quitting even more difficult ... This psychological dependence is just as powerful as the physical addiction.

    KCET 2025: Karnataka CET registration begins today at kea.kar.nic.in, apply before February 21

    Hindustan Times 23 Jan 2025
    Karnataka Examinations Authority, KEA will open the registration window for KCET 2025 on Thursday, January 23, 2025 ... KCET 2025 ... Physics and Chemistry papers will be held on April 16, Mathematics and Biology on April 17, and Kannada on April 18 ... ....

    Most Viewed

    ×