Principles of Chemical Science

Principles of Chemical Science
· Video Lectures: Course 5.111 (MIT)
· Course Website5.111 is an introductory chemistry course, emphasizing basic principles of atomic and molecular electronic structure, thermodynamics, acid-base and redox equilibria, chemical kinetics, and catalysis. This course also introduces the chemistry of biological, inorganic, and organic molecules.Course covers:Atomic Theory of Matter, Discovery of Nucleus, Wavelike Properties of Radiation, Particle-like Nature of Light, Matter As a Wave Problem, The Hydrogen Atom, Hydrogen Atom Wavefunctions Problem, P Orbitals, Electronic Structure of Multielectron Atoms, Periodic Trends in Elemental Properties Problem, Covalent Bonds, Lewis Diagrams, Breakdown of Octet Rule, Molecular Orbital Theory Problem, Valence Bond Theory and Hybridization, Hybridization and Chemical Bonding, Bond Energies / Bond Enthalpies Problem, Free Energy of Formation, Chemical Equilibrium, Acid-Base Equilibrium, Acid-Base Equilibrium: Titrations, Acid Base Titrations and Oxidation/Reduction, Oxidation/Reduction, Transition Metals, Transition Metals: Crystal Field Theory, The Shapes of Molecules: VSEPR Theory Problem, Transition Metals, Kinetics, Kinetics: Catalysis, Course Review