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ERIC Number: EJ380903
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Analysis of Potential Energy Surfaces.
Fernandez, G. M.; And Others
Journal of Chemical Education, v65 n8 p665-67 Aug 1988
Introduces different methodological strategies in analyzing potential energy surfaces (PES) used in chemical reactivity studies. Discusses the theory of PES and gives examples to be used for student work. Provides procedures for calculating normal coordinates and vibrational properties of an activated complex. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemical Bonding, Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Inorganic Chemistry, Molecular Structure, Science Education, Science Instruction, Thermodynamics, Undergraduate Study
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Physical Chemistry; Potential Energy Surface (PES)