This study booklet is tailored for CHM135H: Chemistry: Physical Principles which is offered every semester at the University of Toronto. The booklet is filled with illustrations, detailed explanations, practice questions, and structured summaries that help reinforce learning. Whether you are preparing for exams or reviewing lecture material, this study guide will keep you organized and focused throughout the CHM135H course. If you are studying fundamental physical chemistry at other institutions or universities, it will also be very helpful.
Contents in this booklet
There are total of 126 pages of colour-coded notes in this study booklet.
- Week 1-2 (16 pages) – Stoichiometry and quantum chemistry
- Week 3 (16 pages) – Intermolecular forces and states of matters
- Week 4 (10 pages) – Phase transition and solution
- Week 5-6 (18 pages) – Reaction kinetics, reaction mechanism, and chemical equilibrium
- Week 7 (10 pages) – Acid and base equilibrium
- Week 8 (14 pages) – Salt, buffer, acid-base titration, and solubility equilibrium
- Week 9-10 (12 pages) – First law of thermodynamics and enthalpy
- Week 11 (12 pages) – Second and third law of thermodynamics
- Week 12 (16 pages) – Electrochemistry
How contents in this study booklet organized?
The notes are organized based on materials taught in class every week, from Week 1 to Week 12. At the beginning of each week, there is a table of content section which enlists the main concepts discussed in that week. Even though some concepts may be covered differently from semester to semester, you can easily find them in this set of this study booklet. Please note that some contents may or may not be covered by the lecture. At the end, there will be some practice questions, and those questions are from past term tests or exams (I may release handwritten step-by-step solution later).
How to use the notes effectively?
You may colour print the notes, and use them to help the organization and understanding of the lecture materials.
For students who are using iPad or other digital tools to study, you may upload these notes to your choice of note-taking app such as Notability or Goodnotes, and annotate according to your class schedule. This will also make the search of specific topic easier.
Will these notes replace slides or course materials provided by professor?
The short answer is NO. While this study booklet is a valuable resource for reinforcing key concepts in CHM135H, it is not intended to replace the lecture slides or other course materials provided by your professor. Instead, it should be used as a supplementary tool to enhance your understanding of the material covered in lectures and readings. The booklet offers concise summaries and diagrams that can aid in reviewing and preparing for exams, but it may not cover every detail or nuance discussed in class. For the best learning outcome, use this booklet in conjunction with your slides and any assigned course materials to ensure you have a comprehensive grasp of the course content.
Additional information about this digital download
Due to limitation of the server, once you have purchased the product, you will have 120 days to download it, which should be sufficient to cover the entire semester. Additionally, there are 3 re-downloads in total. If you lost previous download, please head to your account page and re-download the file. Any other issues, please contact our support.
Past Test Collection
If you are looking for past tests and exams for CHM135H, you may visit CHM135H Past Test Collection.
Extra Note for Students who Speak Mandarin
For students from who Speak Mandarin, it may be helpful to use this notes along with recordings of my past teaching session. Please visit CHM135H YouTube Playlist for details (Teaching sessions are offered in language of Mandarin Chinese).
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