Basic Physical Chemistry (quantum theory)-E2
| Numbering Code | U-LAS13 10006 LE60 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture |
| Target Year | Mainly 1st & 2nd year students | Target Student | For science students |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Wed.1 |
| Instructor name | Nguyen Thanh Phuc (Graduate School of Engineering Senior Lecturer) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
Physical chemistry is the discipline that studies the basic concepts and principles of the formation of molecules and substances, the nature and characteristics of chemical bonds and molecular structures, chemical equilibrium, and reaction rates. This course is designed as the introductory physical chemistry, specifically aims to learn and understand the principles of quantum mechanics and its applications to the formation of atoms and molecules, the basic constituents of substances. The knowledge learned from this course will be the foundation for learning all areas of chemistry, including advanced-level physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. |
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| Course Goals |
・ To understand the principles of quantum mechanics ・ To understand the descriptions of atoms and molecules based on quantum mechanics ・ To be able to use quantum mechanics to solve for the electronic wavefunctions in atoms and molecules ・ To understand the description of chemical bonds based on the concept of molecular orbitals |
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| Schedule and Contents |
The following topics will be covered. The order of topics and subtopics and the number of weeks allocated to each topic is subject to change, depending on the students’ understanding. 1. Introduction to quantum mechanics [1 week] The breakdown of classical mechanics and the birth of quantum mechanics 2. Quantum mechanical principles [1~2 weeks] Energy quantization, wave-particle duality, the Born interpretation of the wavefunction 3. Examples of Schrodinger equation [1~2 weeks] A particle in a box, tunneling, vibrational and rotational motions 4. Hydrogen atom [1~2 weeks] Atomic orbitals and their energies 5. Multi-electron atoms [1~2 weeks] Electron spin, the Pauli exclusive principle, the periodic table 6. Diatomic and polyatomic molecules [1~2 weeks] Molecular orbitals, linear-combination-of-atomic-orbital (LCAO) approximation 7. Chemical bonds [1~2 weeks] Covalent and ionic bonds 8. Interactions between molecules [1~2 weeks] 9. Final examination 10. Feedback [1 week] |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | The evaluation will be based on assignments (quizzes, exercises, short tests, etc.) (30 points) and a final examination (70 points). | ||
| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students are responsible for the preparation and review of each class. | ||
| References, etc. |
Atkin’s Physical Chemistry, 11th Edition, P. Atkin, J. D. Paula, J. Keeler , (Oxford University Press), ISBN:0198769865 Principles of Modern Chemistry, 8th Edition, D. W. Oxtoby, H. P. Gillis, L. J. Butler, (Cengage Learning), ISBN:1305079116 |
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