2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

CHEM 3382 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II

Continuation of CHEM 3381 with the focus shifted to quantum mechanics (including Hamiltonian, quantum numbers, wave functions, and orbital energy) are covered explicitly and used to formulate general molecular orbital theory. Spectroscopy is explained with similar rigor and applied in the elucidation of molecular structures. Discussions of chemical kinetics include rate law, transition state theory, thermodynamics parameters of activated complexes, and reaction mechanisms. Required for Chemistry majors (General and ACS Certification options)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CHEM*3381 and PHYS*2097