CHEM_O 220 (3) Atomic Structure and Molecular Bonding
Examination of various theories of atomic structure and molecular bonding, and their use to explain chemical and physical properties of atoms and molecules. Atomic wave mechanics, Lewis theory, valence bond theory, crystal field theory, symmetry and group theory, and molecular orbital theory of diatomic and polyatomic molecules and extended solids. [3-3-0] Prerequisite: One of CHEM 113, CHEM 123. A minimum grade of 65% in CHEM 113 is strongly recommended.