Course module NWI-MOL120 Credits (ECTS) 3 Category PB (Propaedeutic) Language of instruction English Offered by Radboud University; Faculty of Science; Moleculaire Wetenschappen; Lecturer(s) Previous 1-5 of 96-9 of 9 Next 4 Coordinator dr. R. de Gelder Other course modules lecturer Examiner dr. R. de Gelder Other course modules lecturer Contactperson for the course dr. R. de Gelder Other course modules lecturer Lecturer dr. R. de Gelder Other course modules lecturer Lecturer drs. E.P.M. Heijmen Other course modules lecturer Academic year 2020 Period KW1   (31/08/2020 to 01/11/2020) Starting block KW1 Course mode full-time Remarks - Registration using OSIRIS Yes Course open to students from other faculties Yes Pre-registration No Waiting list No Placement procedure -

	Aims Describe the electronic structure of atoms and explain the structure of the periodic table. Explain and predict molecular bonding and molecular properties using various qualitative and quantum-mechanical models and concepts. Describe the different basic interactions between molecules on the basis of their molecular and electronic structures. Is aware of the significance of transition metals in chemical processes on an industrial scale and in the laboratory, and in a biological context. Content In this course, a first insight is given into how chemical bonds in molecules can be described. First the question will be addressed of what quantum mechanics (in qualitative terms) learns us about the electronic structure of atoms and how this knowledge can be used to understand and predict the bonds between atoms, molecular properties and the interactions between molecules. After successfully completing this course, the student is able to use various practical models, both simple and advanced, in the prediction and explanation of chemical bonds and molecular structure. The student can indicate all interactions that can possibly exist between molecules and understands the special role of transition metals in chemical and biological processes.   Topics fundamental particles of an atom Bohr model wave nature of electrons uncertainty principle and Schrödinger equation quantum numbers wave functions and orbitals electronic structure of atoms trends in the periodic table Aufbau or building-up principle Lewis structures octet rule formal charge vs. oxidation number resonance valence-shell electron-pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory valence bond (VB) theory hybridization Molecular Orbital (MO) theory bondorder, HOMU/LUMO para and diamagnetism symmetry-adapted linear combinations (SALCs) characteristic chemical properties of transition metals crystal field theory dipole-dipole interactions hydrogen bonds van der Waals interactions Instructional Modes   Level Presumed foreknowledge Test information Specifics
	Required materials Book Paula Y. Bruice, Organic Chemistry, Prentice Hall, 8th ed. Book M.T. Weller, T.L. Overton, J.P. Rourke, and F.A. Armstrong, Inorganic Chemistry, Oxford University Press, Seventh edition, 2018. Pack (includes Solution Manual). Reader Study Guide Structure of Atoms and Molecules (via lecturer). Instructional modes Course Attendance Mandatory Yes Tests Tentamen Test weight 1 Opportunities Block KW1, Block KW2, Block KW4