CH1010 Molecularity Weekly 4, due 20170217 at 5 PM

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Lecture section 02

Weekly 5, CH1010-C17-C02
Due 24 February 2017 in Goddard 103 at 5 PM

This problem set contains three problems worth a total of 30 points that represent 7.5% of the grade for
this course.

For any work that you turn in, please observe:

Include your name, assignment name and number (Weekly 5), and lab section number, in the
upper right-hand corner of each page.

You may write on both sides of the paper, but you must start each new problem on the top of the
page.

Submissions spanning multiple pages must be stapled.

Starting each problem, a brief restatement or copy of the original problem statement MUST ap-
pear. You do not need to copy the whole problem but at least briefly paraphrase it to help the
graders keep track of what you are doing and why.

Your solutions must clearly show ALL of the steps that you took to obtain an answer. You may
receive generous partial credit on multi-step problems where a calculation error was propagated
throughout the remainder of the problem, but only if the remainder of your work is chemically
and mathematically sound. This will only be the case if you clearly show ALL of the steps that
you took to obtain an answer.

Graphs must be done on a computer with complete titles, labeled axes, etc. Graphs may be titled
and labeled by hand after printing. Hand-drawn graphs are forbidden unless specified.

A listing of any computer programs or references outside of the course textbook used in the so-
lution to a problem must be included with your answer.

Collaboration on the Weeklies is encouraged, however, you are responsible for individually
submitting your own work in your own voice. Include names of students included in your dis-
cussions and collaborations on the Weeklies.

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a grade of zero for this assignment!
CH1010 Molecularity Weekly 4, due 20170217 at 5 PM
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Lecture section 02

1. Molecular orbital theory (16 points)

a. Problem 5.95 in GKF. Make sure to distinguish between phases as appropriate.

b. Problem 5.99 in GKF. Define the meaning of paramagnetic and please draw MO energy level
diagrams for each cation.
c. Problem 5.102 in GKF. Please draw MO energy level diagrams for each cation.
d. Problem 5.103 in GKF. Please draw MO energy level diagrams for each 2 anion and neutral.
e. Problem 5.106 in GKF. Please draw MO energy level diagrams for all anions and neutrals.
f. Problem 5.113 in GKF. Please draw out the appropriate MO energy level diagrams.
g. Problem 5.123 in GKF. Please draw out the appropriate MO energy level diagrams.
h. Problem 5.130 in GKF. Please draw out the appropriate MO energy level diagrams.

2. Energy levels of molecular orbitals and spectroscopy (6 points)

The molecular orbital energy diagram for CO broadly follows the diagram for NO in that the O atomic
orbitals are lower in energy than C atomic orbitals, but the molecular orbital energies positioned differ-
ently. The photoelectron results on the right were employed to ascertain molecular orbital energies.

a. Draw the CO Lewis dot structure (hint: formal charges dont follow electronegativity)
b. Redraw the energy diagram including the appropriate electrons in C, O, and the CO molecule.
c. Suggest a relationship between the more correct molecular orbital model and the more simplis-
tic Lewis dot structure by predicting which molecular orbital may be most responsible for:
i. the lone pair on oxygen iii. the sigma bond between the atoms
ii. the lone pair on carbon iv. the pi bonds between the atoms
CH1010 Molecularity Weekly 4, due 20170217 at 5 PM
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Lecture section 02

3. Intermolecular forces (8 points)

a. Problem 6.17 in GKF. Include a rough sketch to make your case.

b. Problem 6.18 in GKF. Include a rough sketch to make your case.
c. Problem 6.26 in GKF.
d. Problem 6.35 in GKF. Explain your reasoning.