The Importance of Chemical Principles
21:19Atomic Structure
39:00Wave-Particle Duality of Light
45:51Wave-Particle Duality of Matter; Schrödinger Equation
46:02Hydrogen Atom Energy Levels
41:39Hydrogen Atom Wavefunctions (Orbitals)
1:00:38Multielectron Atoms
35:56The Periodic Table and Periodic Trends
41:36Periodic Table; Ionic and Covalent Bonds
53:53Lewis Structures
43:38Formal Charge and Resonance
28:46The Shapes of Molecules: VSEPR Theory
45:18Molecular Orbital Theory
1:05:37Valence Bond Theory and Hybridization
56:46Thermodynamics: Bond and Reaction Enthalpies
38:21Thermodynamics: Gibbs Free Energy and Entropy
32:01Thermodynamics: Now What Happens When You Heat It Up?
32:35Introduction to Chemical Equilibrium
47:51Chemical Equilibrium: Le Châtelier’s Principle
47:05Solubility and Acid-Base Equilibrium
42:11Acid-Base Equilibrium: Is MIT Water Safe to Drink?
1:00:22Acid-Base Equilibrium: Salt Solutions and Buffers
50:29The Importance of Chemical Principles
Professor of Chemistry and Biology, HHMI Investigator
Professor Catherine Drennan introduces the fundamental principles underpinning chemical science, outlining the course's objectives and illustrating how these concepts are applied to solve real-world problems. The lecture emphasizes the foundational role of chemistry in scientific understanding.
MIT 5.111 Principles of Chemical Science, Fall 2014