After finishing up atoms last time, we moved on to discussing molecular structure. We quickly recapped our approach to atomic structure before considering our strategy for understanding molecules.

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We explored x-ray spectroscopy in the form of EDS/WDS/XRF and photoelectron spectroscopy.

Summary - Slides - Homework 5 Model Solutions

Model solutions for Homework 5 have been posted in the “Assignments” section. Let me know if you have any questions.

We explored atomic absorption spectroscopy as an experimental technique that confirms the model of atomic structure we have developed thus far.

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We wrapped up our discussion of spin and its implications. We began to look at the relationship between our models and experimental properties.

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We incorporated spin into our hydrogen atom wavefunction. Next, we explored the impact of adding an electron to the one-electron atom, specifically the case of helium.

Summary - Slides - Homework 5

We took some time to look at the solutions to the hydrogen atom that we developed last week and some of the implications and applications to our previous discussions.

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The due date for Homework #4 has been moved to Wednesday, February 18.

We completed the solution of the Schrodinger equation for the hydrogen-like atom by exploring the angular solutions as well as coming up with the radial part.

Summary - Slides - Orbitals handout

We began to solve the Schrodinger equation for the hydrogen atom, first by switching to spherical coordinates and the by separation of variables.

Summary - Slides - Hydrogen Atom Handout