This course will introduce you methods used to predict and characterize electronic and magnetic properties of atoms and molecules present in the gaseous, liquid and solid state. This will be done using both theory (computer simulations) and instrumental methods. The experiments will introduce you to;

Use of computational chemistry to predict the structure and properties
    STM - this is short for Scanning Tunneling microscopy
    ESR - this is short for Electron Spin Resonance spectroscopy
    NMR - this is short for Nuclear Spin Resonance spectroscopy
    FTIR - this is short for Fourier Transform Infra Red spectroscopy
    UV/vis - this is short for Ultra-Violet-Visible spectroscopy
    MS - this is short for Mass Spectrometry

There are a total of ten experiments. Each experiment is to be completed during a single lab period. The order you will proceed through the experiments will be assigned during the introductory session at the beginning of the Semester. Labs are held on Thursday’s from 12-4pm in room 57F.

Lab     Experiment

1     Theoretical (using ab-initio methods)
2     DSC (analysis of In)
3     STM (the graphite surface)
4     MS (analysis of Cl isotopes)
5     UV/vis of conjugated dyes
6     FTIR (vibrational-rotational spectra of HCl-DCl)
7     FTIR (vibration spectra of SO2 with computation)
8     ESR (principles; relating hv with B)
9     NMR (paramagnetic susceptibility)
10   NMR (the 2D COSY experiment)

Experiments in Physical Chemistry (7th edition) by D.P. Schoemaker, C.W. Garland and J.W. Nibler