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