Microwave spectrum of 2,3,5,6 tetrafluorophenol
School Name
South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Chemistry
Presentation Type
Mentored
Abstract
We measured the microwave spectrum of 2,3,5,6 tetrafluorophenol for the first time. Microwave spectroscopy is used to determine a molecule’s rotation, and then constants that then show us a molecule’s shape. We measured rotational frequencies from 8000 to 18000 MHz to determine those constants. We performed 10,000 averages on the oscilloscope that we then had to analyze to show us the constants and prime numbers. Before we measured our chemical, we used Gaussian 03W to provide us with calculations to give us a base prediction as to what the constants would look like. Analysis of results is ongoing.
Recommended Citation
Clontz, Brodee and Atance, Aidan, "Microwave spectrum of 2,3,5,6 tetrafluorophenol" (2022). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 106.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2022/all/106
Location
HSS 202
Start Date
4-2-2022 10:00 AM
Presentation Format
Oral Only
Group Project
Yes
Microwave spectrum of 2,3,5,6 tetrafluorophenol
HSS 202
We measured the microwave spectrum of 2,3,5,6 tetrafluorophenol for the first time. Microwave spectroscopy is used to determine a molecule’s rotation, and then constants that then show us a molecule’s shape. We measured rotational frequencies from 8000 to 18000 MHz to determine those constants. We performed 10,000 averages on the oscilloscope that we then had to analyze to show us the constants and prime numbers. Before we measured our chemical, we used Gaussian 03W to provide us with calculations to give us a base prediction as to what the constants would look like. Analysis of results is ongoing.
