化學(一)

The main objective of this class is to explain to the freshman students the basic principles of atomic and molecular science, which constitutes the foundation of modern chemistry. The material is divided in three topic groups: 1. Quantum mechanics of atoms and molecules. 2. Modern theory of gases, liquids, and solids. 3. Basic principles of thermochemistry and thermodynamics. The material overlaps in large part with high-school chemistry but the depth of the exposition and mathematical level are considerably higher.

High school chemistry

Midterm exam 40%, final exam 40%, attendance + quizzes 20% The planned dates for the midterm and final exams are Nov. 9 and Jan 11, respectively. 15-25 questions in each section will be given for self study. Among them, some of questions may be included in mid-term and final exams.

• Quantum Theory of the Submicroscopic World
• Many-Electron Atoms and the Periodic Table
• The Chemical Bond
• Molecular Structure and Interaction
• The States of Matter I: Phase Diagrams and Gases
• The States of Matter II: Liquids and Solids
• Thermochemistry: Energy in Chemical Reactions
• Entropy, Free Energy, and the Second Law of Thermodynamics

Brian B. Laird “University Chemistry” McGraw Hill, 2009.

地點

Tin-Ka-Ping 612 room

時間

Wednesday, 13:00-16:00

聯絡方式

Please contact me or TA by email to set discussion time in advance.