Lecture 4: Orbitals and energetics

This lecture covers fundamentals of electron orbitals and energetics in chemical bonding with examples provided for d and f metal.  The point group of molecules is reviewed with examples provided. Correlations between bonding and structure are provided with point groups for different coordination numbers explored. Bonding based on molecular orbital theory is given and linked to ligand field theory is reviewed. Charge transfer in metal-ligand interaction is discussed.  The utility of spectroscopy in evaluating electron interactions in bonding is presented. The lecture supplies a fundamental understanding of the chemical interactions germane to radionuclide complexes and should act as a review for students.

The homework can be e-mailed or returned on 7 October.

Quiz 2: Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Speciation

The second quiz for RDCH 702 is posted at:  http://radchem.nevada.edu/classes/rdch702/quizzes.html.  Please post any question you have to the blog.  Be prepared to discuss the quiz in detail on 7 October 2013.

Lecture 3, Part 2: Nuclear Reactions

The second part of the lecture on nuclear reactions is posted.  In this lecture nuclear reaction cross sections are discussed.  The range of cross section values, how they are measured, and how to use them are provided.  A range of light and heavy ion reactions are introduced.  The role of particle and energy in reaction systematics is provided.  The stellar production of elements is presented in terms of nuclear reactions. The different processes involved in the formation of isotopes is provided.

This lecture will be presented in class on 23 September.

Lecture 3, Part 1: Nuclear Reactions

The first part of the nuclear reactions lecture is posted.  Reaction energetics, threshold energy, and Coulomb barriers are described.  The use and determination of cross section data are provided.  Be prepared to discuss this lecture during meeting on 23 September.

Quiz 1: Lecture 1: Introduction and Chart of the Nuclides

The 1st quiz for RDCH 702 is posted at:  http://radchem.nevada.edu/classes/rdch702/quizzes.html.  Please post any question you have to the blog.  Be prepared to discuss the quiz in detail on 23 September.

Lecture 2, Part 2 Thermodynamics and kinetics

The second part of the lecture on thermodynamics and kinetics is now available.  Part 2 reviews equilibrium and speciation calculations.  Equilibrium constants are reviewed and speciation models presented.