BIP-20806 Principles of Molecular Structure and Chemical Bonding

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

Dutch

Assumed knowledge on:

Introductory Quantum Mechanics (BIP-20306)

Contents:

Experimental and theoretical principles of Quantum Mechanics as far as necessary for the understanding of molecular structure and chemical bonds: particle in a potential well, harmonic oscillator, atomic and molecular orbitals, molecular geometry, symmetry, perturbation theory, methods of approximation, Hückel theory. The course prepares for Introduction inorganic chemistry, courses on molecular spectroscopy, molecular biophysics, physical biochemistry, physical chemistry.

Learning outcomes:

Upon following this course the student will be able to:
- understand the electronic structure of atoms and simple molecules;
- apply the theory of chemical bonds for understanding and estimating molecular structures and stability of chemical bonds;
- apply the theory of molecular orbitals and chemical bonds in the above-mentioned courses.

Activities:

Study book; solve excercises and problems, independent and under supervision

Examination:

Written exam. Use of books and notes is allowed.

Literature:

P.W. Atkins en J. de Paula, Physical Chemistry (2001), 9th edition Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-954337-3.