Symmetry: episode 117, part 1 (molecular orbitals of tetrahedral complexes)

00:21 Labeling of coordinates for tetrahedron 04:22 "Squeakers" the rat 04:36 a1 molecular orbital 06:01 First t2 molecular orbital 08:34 Second t2 molecular orbital 11:15 Third t2 molecular orbital 13:37 MO theory v. hybrid orbitals - water 14:50 MO theory v. hybrid orbitals - ammonia 15:52 MO theory v. hybrid orbitals - methane 17:13 Paper models of methane molecular orbitals "Kim Method" - derivation of the molecular orbitals of methane, and tetrahedral transition metal complexes using the Correspondence Theorem. Stars "Squeakers" as the a1g rat. See Part 2 here:    • Symmetry: episode 117, part 2 (molecular o...   Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe!