Succeeding Chemistry II.
Fundamental molecular orbital theory and molecular symmetry.
Understanding covalent bond, polar bond, σ and π bond, and hybrid orbitals.
Calculation of molecular orbitals of π conjugated system based on the Huckel method.
Determine the molecular symmetry point group according to the Schoenflies symbols.
Understand index tables and irreducible representations.
Schrodinger equation, Molecular orbital, Hybridization orbital, Schoenflies symbols
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Quiz after every lecture.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Principles of Quantum Mechanics | Explain the structure of a hydrogen atom. |
Class 2 | Schödinger Equation | Understand theSchödinger equation. |
Class 3 | Electron in a Box | |
Class 4 | Hydrogen Atom | |
Class 5 | Hydrogen Molecule | |
Class 6 | Covalent Bond | |
Class 7 | Polar Bond | |
Class 8 | Diatomic Molecules and σ and π Orbitals | |
Class 9 | Hybridization and Polyatomic Molecules | |
Class 10 | Conjugated π Systems | |
Class 11 | Symmetry Elements | |
Class 12 | Point Group | |
Class 13 | Matrix Representation and Index | |
Class 14 | Reduction and Symmetry Orbitals | |
Class 15 | Eigenvalues and Eigenfunctions |
Atkins "Physical Chemistry" Ed. 8, Chapters 11 and 12.
T. Mori Fundamentals of Molecular Electronics, Chapter 1.
Quiz and examination.
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