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Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy

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    111905
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    After completing this unit the student will be able to:

    1. Compare and contrast atomic and molecular spectra.
    2. Explain why atomic spectra consist of lines whereas molecular spectra at room temperature are broad and continuous.
    3. Justify the difference in molecular spectra at room temperature and 10K.
    4. Describe the cause of Doppler broadening.
    5. Determine the effect of conjugation on a UV/Vis absorption spectrum.
    6. Determine the effect of non-bonding electrons on a UV/Vis absorption spectrum.
    7. Determine the effect of solvent on the energy of n-\(\pi\)* and \(\pi\)-\(\pi\)* transitions.
    8. Evaluate the utility of UV/Vis spectroscopy as a qualitative and quantitative method.
    9. Describe a procedure by which UV/Vis spectroscopy can be used to determine the pKa of a weak acid.

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