Module code | CMY 382 |
Qualification | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Module content | Theory: Molecular quantum mechanics. Introduction: Shortcomings of classical physics, dynamics of microscopic systems, quantum mechanical principles, translational, vibrational and rotational movement. Atomic structure and spectra: Atomic hydrogen, multiple electron systems, spectra of complex atoms, molecular structure, the hydrogen molecule ion, diatomic and polyatomic molecules, structure and properties of molecules. Molecules in motion: Viscosity, diffusion, mobility. Surface chemistry: Physisorption and chemisorption, adsorption isotherms, surface tension, heterogeneous catalytic rate reactions, capillarity. |
Module credits | 18.00 |
Programmes | |
Service modules | Faculty of Education |
Prerequisites | CMY 282, CMY 283, CMY 284 and CMY 285 |
Contact time | 2 practicals per week, 4 lectures per week, 1 discussion class per week |
Language of tuition | English |
Academic organisation | Chemistry |
Period of presentation | Quarter 4 |
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