Physical Chemistry Laboratory Manual: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Contents: 1. Introduction.  2. Surface tension measurement.  3. Viscosity measurement. 4. pH measurement. 5. Thermochemical measurement. 6. Heterogeneous equilibria. 7. Potentiometric measurement. 8. Conductometric measurement. 9. Chemical kinetics. 10. Colorimetric and spectrophotometric measurements. 11. Adsorption and distribution measurements. 12. Environmental parameter measurement. 13. Miscellaneous experiments. 14. Programming with basic language.  Appendices. Bibliography.

This book covers the latest syllabus of CBCS pattern of Delhi and other universities for both B.Sc. Programme and Honours courses. A large number of Physical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Nanoscience, Polymer Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry experiments have been covered using interdisciplinary and innovative methods. The contents include some fundamental chemical concepts, measurement of surface tension and viscosity, colorimetry, determination of order of a reaction, hetrogeneous equilibria, adsorption on solid surfaces, thermochemical measurements, conductometric and potentiometric measurements, pH metry, environmental parameter analysis, etc. Wherever possible, two or more methods are given. So the teachers and students will have a choice to make depending on the availability of chemicals, apparatus, instruments, time, etc. This book will give them the opportunity to relate theory and practicals for a better understanding of the subject.