What are the fundamentals of honors chemistry at NYU?

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The fundamentals of honors chemistry at NYU encompass a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide a deep understanding of chemical principles. Key topics include the mole concept, chemical bonding (ionic and covalent), thermodynamics (including the laws of thermodynamics and Gibbs free energy), and chemical equilibrium. The course is structured into 24 lectures, each focusing on specific concepts such as stoichiometry, gas laws, and acid-base equilibria. Professor M. Tuckerman leads the course, which is essential for students pursuing advanced studies in chemistry.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic mathematical concepts relevant to chemistry
  • Familiarity with the mole concept and stoichiometry
  • Knowledge of chemical bonding theories, including ionic and covalent bonds
  • Basic principles of thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the ideal gas law and its applications in real-world scenarios
  • Study the principles of thermochemistry and their implications in chemical reactions
  • Investigate Le Chatelier's principle and its effects on chemical equilibrium
  • Learn about acid-base titration techniques and their practical applications
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This discussion is beneficial for chemistry students, educators, and anyone interested in mastering the foundational concepts of honors chemistry at NYU, particularly those preparing for advanced studies in the field.

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Lecture 1 -- Introduction and mathematical preliminaries

Lecture 2 -- Origins of molecules, relative masses, and the mole concept

Lecture 3 -- Chemical formulae, chemical equations and the fundamental laws of reactions

Lecture 4 -- Balancing equations and stoichiometry

Lecture 5 -- Chemical bonding I: Background, Lewis model and ionic bonding

Lecture 6 -- Chemical bonding II: Covalent bonding and Lewis structures.

Lecture 7 -- Chemical bonding III: Polar covalent bonds and molecular geometry.

Lecture 8 -- The gaseous state I: Boyle's and Charles' laws and the ideal gas law.

Lecture 9 -- The gaseous state II: The kinetic theory of the ideal gas.

Lecture 10 -- The gaseous state III: The hard sphere and van der Waals gases.

Lecture 11 -- Phases of matter, phase transitions and intermolecular forces.

Lecture 12 -- Solutions I: Composition, preparation and microscopic coordination.

Lecture 13 -- Solutions II: Stoichiometry, titrations and colligative properties.

Lecture 14 -- Thermodynamics I: Introduction and statement of the zeroth and first laws.

Lecture 15 -- Thermodynamics II: Enthalpy, thermochemistry and properties of an ideal gas.

Lecture 16 -- Thermodynamics III: Time reversal invariance of mechanics, microstates and entropy, and the Carnot cycle.

Lecture 17 -- Thermodynamics IV: Efficiency, Thermodynamic definition of entropy and the Second Law

Lecture 18 -- Thermodynamics V: Discussion of the 2nd Law, Gibbs free energy.

Lecture 19 -- The nature of chemical equilibrium and derivation of equilibrium constants.

Lecture 20 -- Equilibrium calculations, Le Chatelier's principle and temperature dependence of the equilibrium constant.

Lecture 21 -- Acids and bases: Basic definitions and acid/base strength.

Lecture 22 -- Acid-base equilibrium calculations, microscopic picture of hydronium and hydroxyl solvation and diffusion.

Lecture 23 -- Heterogeneous equilibria: activity, extraction processes, solubility.

Lecture 24 -- Heterogeneous equilibria: Precipitation, common ions, effects of pH, complex ions.

Professor M. Tuckerman
1001L Main Building
Phone: 8-8471
E-mail: mark.tuckerman@nyu.edu
 
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