Quantum Chemistry A 1200-1CHKWAW3
Basic concepts of quantum chemistry: Schrödinger equation, statistical interpretation of wavefunction. Solutions of Schrödinger equation for the particle in the one-dimensional box, the one-dimensional harmonic oscillator, the rigid rotor. The hydrogen atom, atomic orbitals. One-electron approximation, the Hartree-Fock method for many-electron atoms. The electron configurations of many-electron atoms, the atomic term symbols.The hydrogen molecule-ion - formation of the covalent chemical bond. Molecular orbitals. The electron configurations and the term symbols for diatomic molecules. Electronic structure of polyatomic molecules. The Hückel method and its simple applications to reactivities of conjugated molecules (HMO reaction indices). Qualitative molecular orbital theory of reactions, Woodward-Hoffman rule. The Born-Oppenheimer approximation and its use in molecular spectroscopy. Electronic structure of mononuclear metal complexes. Basic information about electron correlation methods.
Density functional theory (DFT)methods. Intermolecular interactions.
Main fields of studies for MISMaP
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and skills.
Student is able to analyze properties of solutions of Schrödinger equation for a particle in the one-dimensional box, the one-dimensional harmonic oscillator, the rigid rotor and the hydrogen atom or hydrogen-like ion; apply knowledge of the solutions of Schrödinger equation for the simple models to description of dynamics of atoms and molecules; apply quantum chemical language (including Hartree-Fock model) to describe electronic structure of atoms, simple molecules (within Born-Oppenheimer approximation) and mononuclear metal complexes; apply qualitative molecular orbital theory procedures to explain some simple chemical reactions
Attitude.
Student appreciates model and theoretical approaches in different aspects of life, from science and economy to everyday life; gets used to a systematic and rigorous reasoning
Assessment criteria
Written exam. A condition to get passing grade is obtaining 50% of points.
In case of failure a written correction exam in correction exam session.
Practical placement
no vocational training
Bibliography
1. L. Piela, "Ideas of Quantum Chemistry", Elsevier 2014
2. John P. Lowe, "Quantum chemistry", Academic Press 2012
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