Course info
SCH 3250 ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND BONDING
Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: SCH 3100 principles of inorganic chemistry
Purpose of the Course
To provide the learner with fundamental concepts and methods of quantum mechanics to the study of atoms and molecules, including chemical bonding.
Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the learner should be able to;
a) Appreciate the historical context and philosophical consequences of the quantum theory
b) Recognize that both light and matter possess wave and particle characteristics, and be able to interpret experimental results that demonstrate these properties.
c) Develop an understanding of wave functions and their connection to the probability distribution of a particle.
d) Apply valence Bond, Valence shell electron pair repulsion and molecular orbital theories to predict and describe molecular structure and bonding.
e) Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of periodicity and the basic principles of metals.
Course content
Experimental foundations of the quantum theory (the black body radiation, the photoelectric effect).
Particles and waves, the uncertainty principle; waves and the wave equation; operator form of the Schrondiger equation, and its solutions: the quantum numbers; radial distribution functions; orbitals; probability distributions and charge clouds; Energy levels; quantum theory and periodic table;
Valence Bond and Molecular Orbital Theories for simple molecules and ions.
Ionic hydrogen and metallic bond; ionic structures and calculation of lattice energies, Ionic sizes and solution energies; complex ions in solutions.
Mode of Delivery
• Lecture
• Tutorials
• Demonstrations
• Group activities
Instructional Material/Equipment
• Whiteboard
• Handouts
• Interactive CDs
• Laptop / LCD
Course Assessment
• Assignments, Practicals and CATs 30%
• Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: SCH 3100 principles of inorganic chemistry
Purpose of the Course
To provide the learner with fundamental concepts and methods of quantum mechanics to the study of atoms and molecules, including chemical bonding.
Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the learner should be able to;
a) Appreciate the historical context and philosophical consequences of the quantum theory
b) Recognize that both light and matter possess wave and particle characteristics, and be able to interpret experimental results that demonstrate these properties.
c) Develop an understanding of wave functions and their connection to the probability distribution of a particle.
d) Apply valence Bond, Valence shell electron pair repulsion and molecular orbital theories to predict and describe molecular structure and bonding.
e) Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of periodicity and the basic principles of metals.
Course content
Experimental foundations of the quantum theory (the black body radiation, the photoelectric effect).
Particles and waves, the uncertainty principle; waves and the wave equation; operator form of the Schrondiger equation, and its solutions: the quantum numbers; radial distribution functions; orbitals; probability distributions and charge clouds; Energy levels; quantum theory and periodic table;
Valence Bond and Molecular Orbital Theories for simple molecules and ions.
Ionic hydrogen and metallic bond; ionic structures and calculation of lattice energies, Ionic sizes and solution energies; complex ions in solutions.
Mode of Delivery
• Lecture
• Tutorials
• Demonstrations
• Group activities
Instructional Material/Equipment
• Whiteboard
• Handouts
• Interactive CDs
• Laptop / LCD
Course Assessment
• Assignments, Practicals and CATs 30%
• Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
- Lecturer: Ratumo Toeri Julius