Principles of Chemical Science

Video Lectures

An outline of lecture topics accompanies each video lecture, but the slides used in these videos are not available.

Lecture 1: Atomic Theory of Matter

Lecture 2: Discovery of Nucleus

Lecture 3: Wave-Particle Duality of Radiation and Matter

Lecture 4: Particle-Like Nature of Light

Lecture 5: Matter as a Wave

Lecture 6: Schrödinger Equation for H Atom

Lecture 7: Hydrogen Atom Wavefunctions

Lecture 8: P Orbitals

Lecture 9: Electronic Structure of Multielectron Atoms

Lecture 10: Periodic Trends in Elemental Properties

Lecture 11: Why Wavefunctions are Important

Lecture 12: Ionic Bonds ‑ Classical Model and Mechanism

Lecture 13: Kinetic Theory ‑ Behavior of Gases

Lecture 14: Distribution Molecular Energies

Lecture 15: Internal Degrees of Freedom

Lecture 16: Intermolecular Interactions

Lecture 17: Polarizability

Lecture 18: Thermodynamics and Spontaneous Change

Lecture 19: Molecular Description of Acids and Bases

Lecture 20: Lewis and Brønsted Acid-Base Concepts

Lecture 21: Titration Curves and pH Indicators

Lecture 22: Electrons in Chemistry: Redox Processes

Lecture 23: Cell Potentials and Free Energy

Lecture 24: Theory of Molecular Shapes

Lecture 25: Valence Bond Theory

Lecture 26: Molecular Orbital Theory

Lecture 27: Molecular Orbital Theory for Diatomic Molecules

Lecture 28: Molecular Orbital Theory for Polyatomic Molecules

Lecture 29: Crystal Field Theory

Lecture 30: Crystal Field Theory (cont.)

Lecture 31: Color and Magnetism of Coordination Complexes

Lecture 32: Coordination Complexes and Ligands

Lecture 33: Ligand Substitution Reactions: Kinetics

Lecture 34: Bonding in Metals and Semiconductors

Lecture 36: Nuclear Chemistry and the Cardiolite Story