Section outline

  • Introduction

    The unit introduces the basic concepts and principles of molecular forces, molecular interaction, potential energy curve of molecular interaction and mole and their application

    Aim of the unit 

    The main aim of this unit is to allow you to explain the basic concepts and principles of state of matter, solve problem, perform experiments related to state of matter

    Intended learning outcomes of this unit

    At the end of this unit you should be able to:

    • Explain the basic concepts and principles of state of matter
    • Analyse and Solve conceptual and numerical problems related to state of matter
    • Perform experiments related to state of matter
    • Draw and interpret diagrams and graphs related to Potential energy  of molecular interaction

    Indicative content of this unit 1:

    1.0. Introduction

    1.1. Molecular forces

    1.2. Molecular interaction

    1.3. Potential energy of molecular interaction

    1.4. Mole

    1.5. Elastic and Plastic properties of matter

    1.6. Relations between different moduli of elasticity