Using molecular orbital theory to explore the differences between covalent bonding and ionic bonding.

Examining the concept of orbital hybridization for understanding molecular structure using BeH2 and HCCH for sp, BH3 and H2C=CH2 for sp2, and CH4 and H3C-CH3 for sp3 hybridization.

Use homonuclear diatomic molecules to understand the concept of linear combination of atomic orbital (LCAO).

Examining the concept of sigma bond and pi bond using a molecular orbital theory with H3C-CH3 and H2C=CH2.

Using Walsh correlation diagram of orbital energies as functions of the angle of a triatomic molecule to predict if it is bend or linear.

Understanding the differences between delocalized and localized molecular orbitals. 

Using the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) model to predict the structure of SF4 then confirming or validating the model by using molecular orbital theory.

Analyze the ring strain in cyclo-alkanes using isodesmic and homodesmotic reaction energetics.

Quantifying the concept of aromaticity using the molecular orbital theory.

Examining the mechanism of the pentacoordinate pseudo-rotation in PF5 using the molecular orbital theory.

Learn how to investigate reaction mechanism using molecular modeling

A brief overview on the concept of potential energy surface and how one can explore its topological features for calculating molecular properties and for elucidating reaction mechanisms.