Chemistry-Study and teaching; Handouts; Stoichiometry; Chemical equilibrium
Introduction. In class we observed that no reaction goes to completion and have discussed qualitatively the consequences of this insight. It is also possible to deal quantitatively with chemical equilibria. The chemist's approach should start with...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Chemistry, Physical and theoretical; Nuclear chemistry; Quantum chemistry; Thermodynamics; Statistical mechanics; Chemical kinetics; Molecules-Models; Polymorphism (Crystallography); Solid state chemistry
An annotated bibliography of Physical Chemistry, with links to sources of chemical data on the World Wide Web involving general information, fundamental constants, nuclear chemistry, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, statistical mechanics,...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Homework; Problem solving; Molecules-Models; Chemical structure
Four multi-part problems dealing with molecular modeling. The exercise illustrates a range of modeling techniques used to determine the structure and function of macromolecules.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Adsorption; Molecular sieves; Gases
Experiment involving studying the adsorption of gaseous nitrogen and dimethyl ether on a molecular sieve; it also provides experience with manipulations on a vacuum line.
The syllabus for Chemistry 106, Environmental Chemistry, providing information on the instructors, course setup, graded work, resources and the schedule.
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; 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; Homework; Molecular structure; Molecules-Models
This index for the Molecular Zoo provides for selected organic molecules results from experimental and modeling methods. These instrumental and computational methods produce detailed three-dimensional, gas-phase structures; the results enable a...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Homework; Problem solving
Introduction: Use the approach outlined in the handout "How To Solve Equilibrium Problems" to solve the following problems related to the hydrogenation reaction. Use partial pressure as the concentration unit for the gaseous species.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Examinations; Thermodynamics; Chemical reactions; Molecular structure; Solution (Chemistry);
Comprehensive final examination without solutions for Fall 1999, involving three problems based on laboratory experiments and seven problems based on lectures.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Examinations; Molecular structure; Molecular orbitals; Chemical reactions; Thermodynamics; Solution (Chemistry); Transition metals
Comprehensive final examination without solutions for Fall 2002, involving six questions based on the lectures and four questions based on laboratory experiments.
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; Homework; Chemical kinetics; Chemical reactions
Exercise dealing with rate laws and mechanisms, using a special computer program to simulate an experiment. The exercise focuses on the experimental design and an analysis of the results.
