A study of periodic arrangement of the elements, the chemistry of the representative and transition elements, and aspects of theoretical inorganic chemistry including chemical bonding, coordination chemistry, acid-base theories, and organometallic compounds. Four hours of lecture weekly. Course is offered spring of odd years. A fundamental course in the principles and applications of physical chemistry, including the gas laws, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, solution chemistry, phase equilibria, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, and electrochemistry. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week.
Course is offered fall of odd years.
Physical Chemistry II A continuation of P. Chem. I emphasizing quantum theory, atomic structure, symmetry, molecular spectroscopy, statistical mechanics, and nuclear chemistry. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab weekly. Directed group study on special subject or problem. Open only to selected undergraduates.