Structural Chemistry

A. Introduction

Structural Chemistry is a subject to study the microscopic structures of matters at the atomic/molecular level using Chemical Bond Theory.

B. Objective of Structural Chemistry

1. Determining the structure of a known substance
2. Understanding the structure-property relationship
3. Predicting a substance with specific structure and property

C. Text Book, Reference Books and Online Sources

1. 结构化学（第二版）厦门大学化学系物构组编，林梦海、谢兆雄执笔 (附书中各章节习题汇总 及 习题选答汇总)
2. 结构化学精品课程在线教程及部分习题解答 （厦门大学化学系物构组编）
3. Physical Chemistry, edited by P.W. Atkins
4. 结构化学基础, 周公度编著, 北京大学出版社
5. 结构化学基础习题解析， 周公度、段连运著
6. 化学键的本质, 鲍林著
7. Chemical Applications of Group Theory, Cotton.

D. Chapters & PPTs

1. Chapter 1: Basics of Quantum Mechanics. (4 CTUs)

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   ( Selected problems of this chapter).

2. Chapter 2: Atomic Structure(4 CTUs)

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   ( Selected problems of this chapter).

3. Chapter 3: Molecular Symmetry and Point Group (4-5 CTUs)

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   Chapter 3B: Representation of Point Group and Applications Download BW version

   (A summary of the key and confusing concepts of this chapter).

4. Chapter 4: Structures of Diatomic Molecules (3 CTUs)

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5. Chapter 5: Structures of Polyatomic Molecules (Part I) (3 CTUs)

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   (An article by J.K. Feng regarding the different physical meaning of CMO and LMO)

6. Chapter 6: Structures of Polyatomic Molecules (Part II) (2-3 CTUs)

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   (An article by R.B. King regarding coordination and hybridization)

   (An feature article by M.L.H. Green et al. entitled "The occurrence and representation of three-centre two-electron bonds in covalent inorganic compounds" )

7. Chapter 7: Introduction to Crystallography (4 CTUs)

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8. Chapter 8: Strcutures and Properties of Metals and Alloys (1 CTUs)

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9. Chapter 9: Structures and Properties of Ionic Compounds (2 CTUs)

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10. Special Talk: Applications of Group Theory in Chemistry (2 CTUs)

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11. Selected Problems and Solutions for Chapters 5-9

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E. List of Assignments (林梦海等编著《结构化学》第二版 - TBV2 // 《结构化学》第三版-TBV3）

1. Sept. 16, TBV3, p.20, questions 1.4, 1.5.

2. Sept. 18, TBV2, p. 24, questions 1.8, 1.9, 1.11 and 1.13 // TBV3, pp.20-21, questions 1.8,1.9,1.11,1.13.

3. Sept.23, TBV2, pp. 24-25, questions 1.19, 1.20, 1.23 and 1.24 // TBV3, p.21, questions 1.19, 1.20, 1.23 and 1.24

4. Sept.25, TBV2, pp. 25-26, questions 1.25, 1.27, 1.31 and 1.32 // TBV3, p.21-22, questions 1.25, 1.27, 1.31 and 1.32

5. Sept. 30, TBV2, pp. 55-56, questions 2.1-2.4.// TBV3, p. 47, questions 2.1-2.4.

6. Oct. 9, TBV2, p. 56, questions 2.7, 2.12 and 2.13. // TBV3, pp. 47-48, questions 2.7, 2.12 and 2.13.

7. Oct. 12 ( for the lessons on Oct. 7), TBV2, pp. 56-57, questions 2.18, 2.21, 2.22. // TBV3, p.48, questions 2.18, 2.21, 2.22.

8. Oct. 14, TBV2, pp. 56-57, questions 2.25,2.29 and 2.31. // TBV3, p.48, questions 2.25, 2.29 and 2.31.

9. Oct. 16, TBV2, pp. 111-112, questions 4.2, and 4.12. //TBV3, pp.94-95, 4.1, and 4.2.

10. Oct. 21, TBV2, pp. 111-112, questions 4.3, 4.4, 4.13, and 4.20. //TBV3, pp.94-95, 4.3-4.6.

11. Oct.23, TBV2, pp. 111-112, questions 4.8, 4.11, 4.19, and 4.21. //TBV3, pp.94-97, 4.12,4.15,4.19,4.21.

12. Oct. 28, TBV2//TBV3, questions 3.1,3.2, 3.3 and 3.14.

13. Oct. 30, TBV2//TBV3, questions 3.7, 3.9,3.12 and 3.13.

14. Nov. 4, TBV2//TBV3, questions 3.16, 3.19, 3.24,and 3.26.

15. Nov. 6, 1) TBV2//TBV3, questions 3.29,3.30 and 3.32;

    2) Please figure out the symmetry species for the valence AOs (3d,4s, 4p) of a Fe(3+) cation, when it is located in a) an octahedral field, or b) a tetrahedral field constructed by negative piont charges.

    3) Please figure out all the normal vibrations of NH₃ and discern whether they are IR- or Raman-active!

16. Nov. 11, 1） TBV2//TBV3, questions 5.2, 5.3, 5.6 and 5.12.

    2）CH4 has four equivalent C-H bonds. plz use the four C-H bond lengths as bases to contruct the normal modes of C-H bond stretching (projection operator can be used!) and determine their symmetry.

17. Nov. 13, TBV2//TBV3, questions 5.14, 5.16, 5.21 and 5.23.

18. Nov.18, TBV2//TBV3, questions 5.24, and 5.27. & questions 5.29, 5.30, 5.32.

19. Nov. 20, Midterm Exam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

20. Nov. 25, TBV2//TBV3, questions 6.9, 6.11, 6.14, 6.15, 6.17.

21. Nov. 27, no assignments!

22. Dec. 2, TBV2//TBV3, questions 6.21, 6.25, 6.26, 6.31.

23. Dec. 4, TBV2//TBV3, questions 7.1, 7.2.

24. Dec. 9, TBV2//TBV3, questions 7.4, 7.6, 7.9,7.13.

25. Dec. 11, TBV2//TBV3, questions 7.14, 7.16, 7.17, 7.26.

26. Dec. 16, TBV2//TBV3, questions 7.18, 7.19, 7.24, 7.27

27. Dec. 18, TBV2//TBV3, questions 8.3, 8.8, 8.14, 8.20, 8.21.

28. Dec. 23, TBV2//TBV3, questions 9.6, 9.7, 9.10, 9.11, 9.13.

29. Dec. 25, TBV2//TBV3, questions 9.14, 9.17,9.28, 9.30,9.32.

F. In-class Quizzes, Midterm and Final Exams

Midterm exam: Nov.20, 2019. Final exam: Jan.x, 2020.

H. QQ discussion group number: 8675318