Lec #1-18 are taught by Prof. Sylvia Ceyer. Lec #19-36 are taught by Prof. Catherine Drennan.
Course calendar.
| Lec # |
Topics |
KEY DATES |
| 1 |
Atomic Theory of Matter |
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| 2 |
Discovery of Nucleus |
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| 3 |
Wavelike Properties of Radiation |
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| 4 |
Particle-like Nature of Light |
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| 5 |
Matter As a Wave |
Problem set 1 due |
| 6 |
The Hydrogen Atom |
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| 7 |
Hydrogen Atom Wavefunctions |
Problem set 2 due |
| 8 |
P Orbitals |
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| 9 |
Electronic Structure of Multielectron Atoms |
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| 10 |
Periodic Trends in Elemental Properties |
Problem set 3 due |
| 11 |
Covalent Bonds |
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First Hour Exam |
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| 12 |
Lewis Diagrams |
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| 13 |
Breakdown of Octet Rule |
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| 14 |
Molecular Orbital Theory |
Problem set 4 due |
| 15 |
Valence Bond Theory and Hybridization |
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| 16 |
Hybridization and Chemical Bonding |
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| 17 |
Bond Energies / Bond Enthalpies |
Problem set 5 due |
| 18 |
Free Energy of Formation ΔGof |
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| 19 |
Chemical Equilibrium |
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| 20 |
Chemical Equilibrium (cont.) |
Problem set 6 due |
| 21 |
Acid-Base Equilibrium |
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Second Hour Exam |
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| 22 |
Acid-Base Equilibrium (cont.) |
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| 23 |
Acid-Base Equilibrium: Titrations |
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| 24 |
Acid Base Titrations and Oxidation/Reduction |
Problem set 7 due |
| 25 |
Oxidation/Reduction |
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| 26 |
Oxidation/Reduction (cont.) |
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| 27 |
Transition Metals |
Problem set 8 due |
| 28 |
Transition Metals: Crystal Field Theory |
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| 29 |
The Shapes of Molecules: VSEPR Theory |
Problem set 9 due |
| 30 |
Transition Metals |
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Third Hour Exam |
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| 31 |
Kinetics |
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| 32 |
Kinetics (cont.) |
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| 33 |
Kinetics (cont.) |
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| 34 |
Kinetics (cont.) |
Problem set 10 due |
| 35 |
Kinetics: Catalysis |
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| 36 |
Review |
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