| Topic |
Sub-topic |
| Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology |
Definition of nanoscience, nanotechnology and nanomaterials.
Nanoscale: the importance of size
The multidisciplinary nature of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Nanomaterials Classification
Pioneers in nanoscience and nanotechnology |
| Formulation and nomenclature |
Formulation and nomenclature of organic and inorganic species |
| The structure of matter and particle models |
Matter as set nucleus and electrons. Rutherford atomic model. Bohr atomic model for the hydrogen atom. Limitations of the Bohr atomic model. Uncertainty Principle |
| The wave mechanical model for the hydrogen atom |
De Broglie's hypothesis. Stationary wave equation for Hydrogenoid System. Orbital functions. Orthonormality solutions to the equation and quantum numbers n, l ml. Electron energy Hydrogenoid System. Meaning of "Orbital Function". Comparison between models of Bohr and Schrödinger. The wave functions. Graphical representation of the orbitals |
| The wave mechanical model for polyelectronic atoms |
The wave equation for an atom with more electrons. Orbital model approach. Determination of the effective nuclear charge. Slater rules. The energy of the orbitals of the electron atoms. The electron spin quantum number. The Pauli exclusion principle. Electronic configurations |
| Periodic Table and periodic properties of the elements |
Electronic configuration and periodic table. Periodicity of atomic properties |
| Introduction to bonding models |
The wave equation for polynuclear systems. Models bond between atoms. Link models adapted to the types of chemicals |
| Lewis Theory |
Structure and properties of molecular substances. Lewis model. Bond order and bond strength and longitude. Resonance. Molecules that do not meet the octet rule. Limitations of the theory of Lewis |
| Valence-Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion Theory |
The theory of pair repulsion electron valence shell. Application of the model. Application of the model species with more than one central atom |
| Valence Bond Theory |
VTE in diatomic molecules. The model of "Electronic Cement". The valence bond model. Orbital hybridization. Resonance. Polar covalent bonds. The polarity of the bond in the VTE. Polar covalent bond strength |
| Intermolecular Forces |
The absolute temperature scale. Solids, liquids and gases. Van der Waals force. Hydrogen bonds |
| Covalent Solids |
Covalent solids. Some solid covalent structures |
| Structure and bonding in metals |
Metals: Property characteristics. Structure of Metals. Electronic Cement. The metallic bond: electron sea model |
| Structure and bonding in salts |
Definition and properties of salts. Structure salts. Ionic radii. A "Rule radios". Ionic bonding model. Calculation of the laticce energy. Covalent character of the bond in the salts. Electron density maps. Polarizing power and polarizability of the ions. Fajans rules. Consequences of participation in the covalent bond |
| Molecular Orbital Theory |
Limitations of VTE. the wave equation for polynuclear systems. Molecular orbitals of polar species. Delocalized systems. Treatment of the electronic structure of metals by TOM: Bands model. The pattern of bands applied to covalent solids and salts. |
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