JUN 24, 2025
Visualizing atomic and molecular orbitals and calculations exploring protonation of nitrogen versus oxygen
Molecular computation and visualization capabilities are more accessible than ever. Activities involving the visualization and interpretation of atomic and molecular orbitals used in General Chemistry at Commonwealth University – Lock Haven will be discussed. A computational activity exploring the thermodynamics of protonation of nitrogen versus oxygen will also be presented.
Our Speaker
Kevin Range
Professor, Commonwealth University – Lock Haven
Dr. Kevin Range is a Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (formerly Lock Haven University). He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Minnesota and B.S. in Chemistry from Moravian College (now Moravian University). Dr. Range has taught across a wide area of the chemistry curriculum including General, Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, and Physical Chemistry. One of his professional goals, as long-time member of MoleCVUE, is to help enhance the teaching of chemistry through the use of molecular computation and visualization.