Lec #1-18 are taught by Professor Sylvia Ceyer. Lec #19-36 are taught by Professor Christopher Cummins.
Course calendar.
| Lec # |
topics |
key dates |
| 1 |
Atomic Theory of Matter |
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| 2 |
Discovery of Nucleus |
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| 3 |
Wave-Particle Duality of Radiation and Matter |
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| 4 |
Particle-Like Nature of Light |
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| 5 |
Matter as a Wave |
Problem set 1 due |
| 6 |
Schrödinger Equation for H Atom |
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| 7 |
Hydrogen Atom Wavefunctions |
Problem set 2 due |
| 8 |
P Orbitals |
|
| 9 |
Electronic Structure of Multielectron Atoms |
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| 10 |
Periodic Trends in Elemental Properties |
Problem set 3 due |
| 11 |
Why Wavefunctions are Important? |
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|
First Hour Exam |
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| 12 |
Ionic Bonds - Classical Model and Mechanism |
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| 13 |
Kinetic Theory - Behavior of Gases |
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| 14 |
Distribution Molecular Energies |
Problem set 4 due |
| 15 |
Internal Degrees of Freedom |
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| 16 |
Intermolecular Interactions |
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| 17 |
Polarizability |
Problem set 5 due |
| 18 |
Thermodynamics and Spontaneous Change |
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| 19 |
Molecular Description of Acids and Bases |
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| 20 |
Lewis and Brønsted Acid-Base Concepts |
Problem set 6 due |
| 21 |
Titration Curves and pH Indicators |
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|
Second Hour Exam |
|
| 22 |
Electrons in Chemistry: Redox Processes |
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| 23 |
Cell Potentials and Free Energy |
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| 24 |
Theory of Molecular Shapes |
Problem set 7 due |
| 25 |
Valence Bond Theory |
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| 26 |
Molecular Orbital Theory |
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| 27 |
Molecular Orbital Theory for Diatomic Molecules |
Problem set 8 due |
| 28 |
Molecular Orbital Theory for Polyatomic Molecules |
|
| 29-30 |
Crystal Field Theory |
Problem set 9 due on Lec #29 |
| 31 |
Color and Magnetism of Coordination Complexes |
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|
Third Hour Exam |
|
| 32 |
Coordination Complexes and Ligands |
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| 33 |
Ligand Substitution Reactions: Kinetics |
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| 34 |
Bonding in Metals and Semiconductors |
Problem set 10 due |
| 35 |
Metals in Biology |
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| 36 |
Nuclear Chemistry and the Cardiolite® Story |
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