Physical Chemistry II and Laboratory M - Z

Module Physical Chemistry II and laboratory (Module 2)

The course aims to provide the basic physicochemical knowledge for understanding chemical bonding, molecular spectroscopy and chemical kinetics. Specific learning objectives: at the end of the course the student will be able to understand the basic principles of quantum-mechanical and spectroscopic methods and their applications to the determination of the electronic and geometrical structure of simple molecular systems. He/she will also know the basic laws and theories of chemical kinetics as well as the main methodologies for the theoretical and experimental study of chemical reactions.

In addition, with reference to the so-called Dublin Descriptors, this course contributes to the acquisition of the following transversal skills:

• Knowledge and understanding (knowledge and understanding): to arrive at knowledge of the reasons for the crisis of classical physics and the origin of quantum mechanics; knowledge of the foundations of quantum mechanics and the principles governing the electronic structure of atoms and molecules; knowledge of the basic principles of light-matter interaction. 
• Applied knowledge and understanding (applying knowledge and understanding): application of acquired knowledge to the description of chemical bonds (introduction to nanoscience), molecular spectroscopy, photophysical processes and femtochemistry. 
• Autonomy of judgment (making judgements): collecting and interpreting relevant data, ability to reason.

Lectures with projector and on blackboard for in-depth study of aspects covered in laboratory exercises; numerical exercises.

Should the teaching be given in a blended or distance learning mode, necessary variations from what has been stated above may be introduced in order to comply with the planned syllabus and given in the syllabus.

Compulsory (at least 60% attendance). Partial or total exemptions from attendance, in addition to those provided for in Article 27 of the University Teaching Regulations, may be recognized by the Course Council upon presentation of a reasoned request recognized as such by the Council.

1. Handouts and lecture slides provided by the teacher.
2. P. Atkins, J. de Paula - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 9th Ed- W.H. FREEMAN AND COMPANY New York / P.W. Atkins, J. de Paula, J. Keeler - Chimica fisica (6a edizione) - Zanichelli
3. P. Atkins, J. de Paula, R. Friedman - QUANTA, MATTER, AND CHANGE: A MOLECULAR APPROACH TO PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY -W.H. FREEMAN AND COMPANY New York.
4. D.A.Mc.Quarrie, J.D. Simon – CHIMICA FISICA un approccio molecolare -  Zanichelli
5. J.M. Hollas, MODERN SPECTROSCOPY - Wiley

Written and oral. The final examination consists of a written exam (the day of the exam is as indicated on the official calendar), based on exercises similar to those covered in the classroom during the course, and an oral interview (date and place will be indicated by the lecturer) based on all the arguments of the program. Students will be allowed to use the periodic table and calculator during the written exam, not mobile phones.

Anharmonicity and Plot of Birge Sponer

Reaction orders and molecular spectroscopy