1. Learning Objectives in CH411/511
Explain trends in Z* and periodic properties.
Write VSEPR structures and geometries.
Write simple MO’s, interpret complex MO’s
Correlate MO energies with geometry.
Use B-H methods to analyze reaction thermodyamics.
Describe common solid structures.
Estimate pKa’s for oxoacids.
Recognize hard and soft Lewis acids/bases.
Use Latimer, Frost, and Pourbaix diagrams.
Calculate Nernst effects on reaction potentials.
Determine point group symmetries.
Show splitting of d orbitals in complexes.
Give electronic configurations for TM complexes.
Relate MO theory to TM complexes.
Describe common compounds with hydrogen, their impact and applications.