CHM 316 - Physical Chemistry II

Spring 2008

Instructor: Dr. Rolf Mayrhofer Office Hrs: MWF 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Office: Boehm 418 W 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Boehm 305)

Phone: 3 - 4439 H 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Boehm 320)

E-mail: mayrhofe@kutztown.edu or by appointment

Web Page: http://faculty.kutztown.edu/mayrhofe

Course Description

The theory of quantum mechanics is introduced. It is applied to atomic and molecular systems in order to understand their various properties (e. g. electronic structure, chemical bonding, interaction with electromagnetic radiation). Statistical mechanics is introduced to connect these microscopic properties with the macroscopic properties studied in the first semester.

Course Objectives

· Understand the “breakdown” of Classical Mechanics.

· Understand the use of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle.

· Use the Born interpretation to explain the utility of the wavefunction.

· Construct operators describing physical observables.

· Solve the Schrödinger Equation for:

o Particle in the Box

o Harmonic Oscillator

o Hydrogen Atom

· Use the Pauli Principle to construct the correct electronic wavefunction.

· Understand how to use angular momentum to describe many electron atoms.

· Write the Hamiltonian for atomic and molecular systems.

· Understand the principles of molecular orbital theory

· Understand the principle of valence bond theory.

· Describe the principles of absorption and emission for atoms and molecules using term symbols.

· Use spectroscopy to construct potential energy surface.

· Understand the central importance of the Born-Oppenheimer approximation.

Text

Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy, T. Engel, Pearson-Benjamin Cummings (2006) (ISBN: 0-8053-3843-8).

Additional Materials

Safety Glasses Calculator Lab Notebook

Solutions Manual to Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy

Evaluation Procedures

1. Class attendance is expected and laboratory attendance is MANDATORY.

2. The final grade will be determined in the following manner

25% Laboratory

25% Final Exam

40% 3 Hour Exams

10% Miscellaneous (Homework etc.)

3. Make-ups for missed labs or exams will only be administered upon presentation of written documentation from an appropriate authority (e. g. Dean or Medical Doctor).

4. Grading Scale

A = 90 % or greater

B = 80 % - 89 %

C = 70 % – 79 %

D = 60 % - 69 %

F = 59 %or lower

Special Attention

Students requiring classroom accommodations or modifications because of a documented disability should contact KU Disability Resources and Services which is located in Stratton 215 at the beginning of the term so as to coordinate accommodations.

Honesty Policy

If a student is caught cheating on a test, writing assignment or laboratory exercise, he/she will receive a zero for that assignment. Cheating is defined as plagiarizing, copying from a neighbor's test, copying a lab, crib notes etc. Please see the following web page for the Kutztown University’s stance on Academic Honesty and the actions that will be taken:

http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/conduct/

Makeup Policy

If you miss an exam, you must have a valid excuse (doctor's note etc.) and you need to notify me (either by email or phone) within 48 hours of the missed exam in order to makeup this work. The makeup exam will differ from exam given to the class.

Physical Chemistry II

CHM 316

Spring 2008

Week	Topic	Chapter
1	The need for Quantum Theory	1
2	Quantum Mechanics: Particle in a Box	2, 4
3	Quantum Mechanics: Harmonic Oscillator	2, 7
4	Quantum Mechanics: Angular Momentum	2, 7
5	Hydrogen Atom	9
6	Atomic Structure & Spectra: I	10
7	Atomic Structure & Spectra: II	11
8	Microwave Spectroscopy	8
9	IR & Raman Spectroscopy	14
10	UV-Vis Spectroscopy	15
11	Valence Bond Theory	12
12	MO Bond Theory	13
13	Bonding in Polyatomic Systems	14
14	Computational Chemistry	16
15	NMR Spectroscopy	18

Test Dates

Exam 1 Feb. 15 (Friday)

Exam 2 March 21 (Friday)

Exam 3 April 21 (Monday)

Final May 5 (Monday 8:00 am – 10:00 am)

Oral Presentation Dates

April 23 (Wednesday)

April 30 (Wednesday)