Symmetry, identification of Raman and infrared active vibrations, symmetry-adapted molecular orbital theory of polyatomic molecules, electron deficient bonding, bonding in coordination complexes, solid state bonding, ionic lattices. Laboratory will introduce the student to a range of synthetic techniques and physical methods of characterization. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Precludes additional credit for CHEM 3507. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2501. Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one hour a week and laboratory four hours a week.
Symmetry, identification of Raman and infrared active vibrations, symmetry-adapted molecular orbital theory of polyatomic molecules, electron deficient bonding, bonding in coordination complexes, solid state bonding, ionic lattices. Laboratory will introduce the student to a range of synthetic techniques and physical methods of characterization. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Precludes additional credit for CHEM 3507. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2501. Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one hour a week and laboratory four hours a week.
