Spring 2013

Welcome to Chemistry 562. This course discusses the microscopic view of matter and chemical phenomena using the tools of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. It is structured for students who have had a year of calculus and a year of physics. The goal is to provide the physical and mathematical underpinnings of a molecular description of physical and chemical properties and change.

Exam 3

Practice Exam 3

Adam's Answers to Exam 3

Exam 3 Equation Sheet

Reaction Dynamics Reading

Reaction Dynamics Handout

Practice Problems

Reaction Dynamics Problems

Extra Problems Key

Problem Set 11 (not collected)

PS11 Key

Exam 2

Update, 22 April: Exam 2 Key

Update, 15 April: Here is a link to the equation sheet for the exam.

Update, 10 April: Here is a link to Exam 2 from last semester.

Exam 2 has been moved to 16 April. Please email Prof. Keutsch and Adam if you have a conflict with this date.

Exam 1

As a final clarification, Exam 1 is at 7:15 P.M. in room 1361 Chemistry on Tuesday, March 5.

Here is a link to the equation sheet for the exam. Equation Sheet

Exam 1 Key

Sample Exam

Here is a past exam with answers. Keep in mind that each iteration of this class can cover somewhat different material, but most of this exam should seem reasonable to you.

Fall 2012 Exam 1

Living Graphs

Here is a link to your textbook's Living Graphs for Chapter 8. Look at these graphs to answer question 3 on Problem Set 3. Chapter 8 Living Graphs

Class Information

This website will be continually updated throughout the semester with important information, including problem sets and lecture notes.
Course Outline and Details
Mathcad Tutorial, courtesy TJ Preston
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