I started lecture by discussing questions from the practice exam that gave students the most trouble. This led into the discussion of how the orbital energies are different when the ligands interact with the transition metal d orbitals in a square planar environment.
Next I discussed the main concepts behind REEL Lab #2 Solid State Structures and Optical Diffraction. The three main concepts are:
1. Crystal Structures
2. Optical Diffraction
3. Ionic Solids
Be sure to read through the discussion of the lab, as it really will take the place of reading the textbook.
Initial comments are leaning to the exam being tough. I thought it was a difficult exam, but it was definitely doable. Be sure to be keeping up with the homework problems and know the theory behind all of them. If you need anything or if you have any comments about the exam please let me know. The key is posted on carmen. Hope you are having a great week, Dr. Fus
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