CHE-301 Experimental Chemistry II 2 credits Measurement of a variety of equilibrium constants using modern instrumental methods. Instrumental methods utilized include NMR spectrometry, ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, fluorescence spectrophotometry, polarography, and potentiometry. Two three-hour labs per week. CHE-302 Experimental Chemistry III 2 credits Measurements are made of physical properties of molecules and dynamics of chemical processes. Thermodynamic values are determined using bomb and micro-titrimetric calorimetry.
Infrared spectroscopy is used to determine interatomic bond lengths.
NMR spectroscopy is used to determine the dynamics and energetics of hindered rotation and rates of very fast reactions. Electrochemical methods are also used to measure rates. Two three-hour labs per week. CHE-304 Experimental Chemistry IV 2 credits An advanced laboratory emphasizing the synthesis and characterization of inorganic solids and organometallic compounds. Two three-hour labs per week.