Structure of matter: atoms, molecules, nanomaterials. Part1
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Course Summary
Explore the structure of matter and learn how to predict and explain the properties and behavior of materials with this introductory course.Key Learning Points
- Understand the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics and atomic structure
- Examine the electronic structure of atoms and molecules
- Learn about the properties of solids and how they are related to their structures
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Materials Scientist
- USA: $80,000 - $120,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- Research Scientist
- USA: $60,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
- Materials Engineer
- USA: $70,000 - $110,000
- India: INR 4,50,000 - INR 9,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the structure of matter and its properties
- Learn how to apply quantum mechanics to atomic and molecular structure
- Develop an understanding of solid state physics and the properties of materials
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of chemistry and physics
- Familiarity with basic mathematics
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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- Introduction to Solid State Chemistry
- Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know
- Nanotechnology: A Maker's Course
Related Education Paths
- Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
- Professional Certificate in Materials Science and Engineering
Notable People in This Field
- Richard Feynman
- Linus Pauling
- Robert Hooke
Related Books
Description
A two-part course lays down an understanding of the fundamental foundations of the structure of atoms and molecules, chemical bonds, intermolecular interactions.
Outline
- Module 1
- 1.1 "Models in Chemistry"
- 1.2 "Ancient Greeks About the Structure of Matter. Elements. Atomic Theory"
- 1.3 "Middle Ages. Pneumatic Chemistry. Chemical Element"
- 1.4 "Systematization of Elements. Periodic Law"
- 1.5 "Basics of Atomic Molecular Theory. Equivalent"
- 1.6 "Gas Laws "
- 1.7 "Laws of Atomic Molecular Theory"
- Presentation to Module 1
- Test
- Control test
- Module 2
- 2.1 "Spectral Methods"
- 2.2 "Discovery of Electron"
- 2.3 "X-Rays. Radioactivity"
- 2.4 "Isotopes"
- 2.5 "Atomic Models. Bohr Theory"
- 2.6 "Bohr-Sommerfeld Theory. Quantum Numbers"
- Presentation to Module 2
- Test
- Control test
- Module 3
- 3.1 "Wave-particle Duality"
- 3.2 "One Electron Atom"
- 3.3 "Radial Component of Wavefunction"
- 3.4 "Angular Component of Wavefunction"
- 3.5 "Many Electron Atom"
- 3.6 "Electronic Configurations of Atoms and Ions"
- 3.7 "Characteristics of Atoms"
- 3.8 "Kainosymmetric Orbitals"
- 3.9 "Trends in Properties of Elements in the Periodic System"
- Presentation to Module 3
- Test
- Control test
- Module 4
- 4.1 "Chemical Bond Types"
- 4.2 "Ionic Bond"
- 4.3 "Covalent Bond. Theory of Molecular Orbitals (МО)"
- 4.4 "Types of АО Overlaps. σ, π, δ – Bonds. Nonbonding МО"
- 4.5 "Covalent Bond. Valence Bond (VB) Theory"
- 4.6 "Diatomic Homonuclear Molecules of Second Row Elements"
- 4.7 "Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules"
- 4.8 "Vibrations of Diatomic Molecule"
- Presentation to Module 4
- Test
- Control test
- Module 5
- 5.1 "Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules of the Second Row Elements"
- 5.2 "Heteronuclear Polyatomic Molecules"
- 5.3 "Molecular Geometry. VSEPR Theory. Part 1"
- 5.4 "Molecular Geometry. VSEPR Theory. Part 2"
- 5.5 "Molecular Geometry. VSEPR Theory. Part 3"
- 5.6 "Polarity of the Bond. Dipole Moment"
- 5.7 "Drawbacks of VSEPR Model. Group 2 Element Dihalides"
- 5.8 "Structural Flexibility in Molecules"
- 5.9 "VB Theory for Multinuclear Molecules"
- 5.10 "Isolobal Analogy Principle"
- Presentation to Module 5
- Test
- Control test
- Module 6
- 6.1 "Electron-deficient Molecules"
- 6.2 "Electron-reach Molecules"
- 6.3 "Theory of Hypervalent Bonds"
- 6.4 "Classification of Donor-Acceptor Compounds"
- 6.5 "Molecular Complexes of Iodine"
- 6.6 "Donor and Acceptor Numbers. ECW Model"
- 6.7 "Carbones and Related Compounds"
- 6.8 "Lewis Superacids. Frustrated Lewis Pairs"
- Presentation to Module 6
- Test
- Control test
- Final test
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