CH 101 Physical Chemistry 1-1-0-2
Objective: The course introduces modern aspects of Chemistry to the undergraduate students of IIT Goa. The aim of the course is to inculcate scientific aptitude in the learners. The course introduces them on how to approach a given problem by different means, e.g. solving ab initio, taking tools from an already solved but unrelated problem. Then it teaches the students to apply them to get a better insight. In order to achieve this, the course uses principles and applications of Quantum Chemistry.
Contents:
- Dawn of quantum chemistry, Schrodinger equation, Origin of quantization, Born interpretation of wave function.
- Particle in a box, Hydrogen atom: solution to f-part, Atomic orbitals, many electron atoms and spin orbitals.
- Chemical bonding: MO theory: LCAO molecular orbitals, Structure, bonding and energy levels of diatomic molecules. Concepts of sp, sp2 and sp3 hybridization; Bonding and shape of many atom molecules. Origin of electronic transitions and its application to explain spectra of atoms, molecules and nanoparticles.
Suggested Textbooks:
- P. Atkins and J. de Paula, Atkins. Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 8th edition, 2006.
- I. N. Levine, Physical Chemistry, 5th edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2002.
- D. A. McQuarrie and J.D. Simon, Physical Chemistry – a molecular approach, Viva Books Pvt. Ltd. (1998)