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

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  • 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

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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

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

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  • Nanotechnology: A Maker's Course

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Notable People in This Field

  • Richard Feynman
  • Linus Pauling
  • Robert Hooke

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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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Fedorova Anna , Selyutin Artem, Хрипун Василий Дмитриевич/Khripun Vasily, Тимошкин Алексей/Timoshkin Alexey
Saint Petersburg State University
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