Chemistry-Study and teaching; Handouts; Thermodynamics; First law of thermodynamics; Chemical equilibrium
Introduction. The purpose of this short discussion is to provide a correct yet understandable introduction to thermodynamics. It is intended to replace and not complement the material in your text. The author is schooled in the Oberlin school of...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Handouts; Thermodynamics; Second law of thermodynamics; Chemical equilibrium
Introduction: The First Law of Thermodynamics places important restraints on the path that can be taken by a system but it does not define the path. For example, the First Law does not rule out the possibility of warming oneself by sitting on a...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Chemical bonds; Transition metals; Molecular orbitals
Introduction. The purpose of this handout is to provide a simple model for the bonding in transition-metal complexes as a framework for understanding and interpreting the most important properties of these complexes. We shall deal mostly with the...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Homework; Problem solving; Molecules-Models; Chemical structure
Five multi-part problems dealing with molecular modeling. This exercise illustrates a range of modeling techniques used to determine the structure and function of macromolecules.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Handouts; Homework; Problem solving; Molecular spectroscopy; Quantum theory
Two multi-part questions dealing with molecular spectroscopy, with a special focus on low resolution microwave spectroscopy as a tool for conformational analysis and on a gas-phase infrared spectrum.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Handouts; Quantum theory; Eigenfunctions; Perturbation (Quantum dynamics)
Handout on perturbation theory in quantum mechanics written by the instructor as a supplement to the textbook. It looks at an approach for the case where a problem differs slightly from one that can be solved exactly.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Chemical kinetics; Solution (Chemistry)
Experiment involving the study of the kinetics of the reaction between iron(III) and thiocyanate ions by the stopped-flow method, using the HiTech Stopped-Flow System and a digital oscilloscope.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Homework; Molecular structure; Molecules-Models; Quantum chemistry
This is the Molecular Zoo entry for formic anhydride and therefore describes the detailed three-dimensional, gas-phase structure of formic anhydride produced by instrumental and computational methods. It also offers a critical comparison of these...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Homework; Molecular structure; Molecules-Models; Isomerism
This is the Molecular Zoo entry for the anti conformer acrolein and therefore describes the detailed three-dimensional, gas-phase structure of acrolein produced by instrumental and computational methods. It also offers a critical comparison of...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Examinations; Questions and answers; Chemical equations; Chemical reactions; Isotopes; Statistics
This examination primarily deals with the chemistry of the coinage metals - copper, silver, and gold consisting of four multipart general chemistry questions and answers.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Outlines; Syllabi and course descriptions
Syllabus by Professor Steinmetz for a general chemistry course. Chemistry 1a is an introductory course in chemistry that is designed for two groups, those who wish a survey of molecular science and those who plan to concentrate in one of the...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Transition metals; Complexes; Isomerism; Molecular structure
Questions and answers for the fourth midterm examination of Fall 2004, involving five multi-step problems covering transition metal complexes and materials.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Examinations; Questions and answers; Chemical equations; Chemical reactions; Solution (Chemistry)
Questions and answers for the first midterm examination of Fall 2005, involving five multi-step problems covering equilibrium and classes of reactions.
