RDCH 702:  Radiochemistry

Homework 1:  Assigned 1 October 2008, Due 20 October 2008

Using CHESS, evaluate the speciation of a radionuclide under the conditions of your choosing.

Homework 2:  Assigned 20 October 2008, Due 27 October 2008

From following lectures:  Thermodynamics and Kinetics, Orbitals and energetics 

1.      Using the chart of the nuclides, provide 5 facts on the following isotopes:

a.       ⁶²Cu

b.      ¹²⁹I

c.       ¹⁵⁹Dy

d.      ²⁰⁰Po

e.       ²⁵⁶Fm

2.      Using the DH data calculate DH for the reaction Ca²⁺+2 OH^- ßà Ca(OH)₂

3.      What is the relationship between enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, and the complexation constant?

4.      What is the standard potential for the reaction 2 Fe³⁺ +Zn <--> 2Fe²⁺ + Zn²⁺?

5.      What are the reaction conditions that can impact kinetics?

6.      How can equilibrium constants be utilized to evaluate reactions?  What is necessary for suitable descriptions of chemical species at equilibrium?

7.      What is the relationship between coordination number and molecular geometry?

8.      How does the chelate effect enhance metal-ligand stability?

9.      How can the molecular orbital between a metal and ligand be observed?  How can the energy of the transition be determined?

10.  Describe the theories to explain the interaction between metals and ligands.

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