Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Interactions

Description

Andrew Cooksy’s clear teaching voice help students connect immediately with the subject matter while defusing some of their initial trepidation about physical chemistry. Through lively narrative and meticulous explanations of mathematical derivations, Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Interactions engages students while fostering a sincere appreciation for the interrelationship between the theoretical and mathematical reasoning that underlies the study of physical chemistry. The author’s engaging presentation style and careful explanations make even the most sophisticated concepts and mathematical details clear and comprehensible.

Table of Contents

1. A Introduction: Tools from Math and Physics
2. A.1 Mathematics
3. A.2 Classical physics
4. Part I: Atomic Structure
   1. Classical and Quantum Mechanics
      1. Introduction to the Text
      2. The Classical World
      3. The Quantum World
      4. One-Electron Atoms
      5. Merging the Classical and Quantum Worlds
   2. The Schrödinger Equation
      1. Mathematical Tools of Quantum Mechanics
      2. Fundamental Examples
   3. One-Electron Atoms
      1. Solving the One-Electron Atom Schrödinger Equation
      2. The One-Electron Atom Orbital Wavefunctions
      3. Electric Dipole Interactions
      4. Magnetic Dipole Interactions
   4. Many-Electron Atoms
      1. Many-Electron Spatial Wavefunctions
      2. Approximate Solution to the Schrodinger Equation
      3. Spin Wavefunctions and Symmetrization
      4. Vector Model of the Many-Electron Atom
      5. Periodicity of the Elements
      6. Atomic Structure: The Key to Chemistry
5. Part II: Molecular Structure
   1. Chemical Bonds
      1. The Molecular Hamiltonian
      2. The Molecular Wavefunction
      3. Covalent Bonds in Polyatomic Molecules
      4. Non-Covalent Bonds
      5. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
   2. Molecular Symmetry
      1. Group Theory
      2. Symmetry Representations for Wavefunctions
      3. Selection Rules
      4. Selected Applications
   3. Electronic States of Molecules
      1. Molecular Orbital Configurations
      2. Electronic States
      3. Computational Methods for Molecules
      4. Energetic Processes
   4. Vibrational States of Molecules
      1. The Vibrational Schrödinger Equation
      2. Vibrational Energy Levels in Diatomics
      3. Vibrations in Polyatomics
      4. Spectroscopy of Vibrational States
   5. Rotational States of Molecules
      1. Rotations in Diatomics
      2. Rotations in Polyatomics
      3. Spectroscopy of Rotational States
6. Part III: Molecular Interactions
   1. Intermolecular Forces
      1. Intermolecular Potential Energy
      2. Molecular Collisions
   2. Nanoscale Chemical Structure
      1. The Nano Scale
      2. Clusters
      3. Macromolecules
   3. The Structure of Liquids
      1. The Qualitative Nature of Liquids
      2. Weakly Bonded Pure Liquids
      3. Solvation
   4. The Structure of Solids
      1. Amorphous Solids, Polymers, and Crystals
      2. Symmetry in Crystals
      3. Bonding Mechanisms and Properties of Crystals
      4. Wavefunctions and Energies of Solids