CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry II

(3 units)

Fundamental principles including quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and kinetics and dynamics of chemical reactions.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 421; MATH 182. Recommended Preparation: MATH 285.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply the Schrödinger Equation to quantum mechanical models such as particle-in-a-box, harmonic oscillator, and rigid rotor.
2. explain and apply the postulates of quantum mechanics, interpret wavefunctions, including using wavefunctions to calculate probabilities and expectation values.
3. interpret and apply the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, the variational principle, and the superposition principle.
4. apply quantum mechanical principles to explain the electronic structure of the hydrogen atom, polyelectronic atoms, and small molecules and their electronic, rotational, and vibrational spectra and other physical propertiesStudents will be able to utilize statistical mechanics to derive thermodynamic properties from quantum mechanical descriptions of molecules.

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