Description

This is the second semester Physical Chemistry course. The prerequisites are CHEM 1311 and PHYS 2212. Our primary emphasis in this class will be how quantum mechanics applies to chemistry (i.e., ``quantum chemistry''). This includes electronic structure, molecular orbitals, chemical bonding, and molecular spectroscopy. This course will also feature some basic concepts of statistical mechanics.

Syllabus

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The lecture schedule is subject to change.

Required Textbooks

D. A. McQuarrie, Quantum Chemistry (University Science Books, Mill Valley, CA, 1983).

Notes
Several class handouts come from the notes, A Brief Review of Elementary Quantum Chemistry: HTML Format PDF Format

Problem sets:

Other handouts:

Applications of Quantum Chemistry
Atomic Term Symbols
Term Symbol Example
Diatomic MO Diagram

Examples of Polyatomic Orbitals:

BH₃ Molecular Orbitals
H₂O Molecultar Orbitals

Equation Sheet for Final