Theoretical atomic radii of elements (H-Cm): A non-relativistic study with Gaussian basis set using HF, post-HF and DFT methods

We calculated the most probable radius of an atom for elements from H to Cm. The calculations were carried out by using non-relativistic, spin polarized, HF, MP2 and DFT methods with all electron Gaussian basis set. Periodicity of atomic radii was correlated with the experimental first ionization energies. This non-relativistic atomic radii were also compared with other theoretical atomic radii. With respect to the Dirac-Slater data, our values were in good agreement with the elements up to Sn. Relationship with van der Waals radii of noble gases was discussed. Anomalous properties of Gd and Pd were examined. Linearity of lanthanide contraction of elements with 4f electrons is illustrated. This linearity is found independent of the extent of electron correlation.

Theoretical Atomic Radii of Elements (H-Cm): A Non-Relativistic Study with Gaussian Basis Set Using HF, Post-HF and DFT Methods

<div><p>We calculated the most probable radius of an atom for elements from H to Cm. The calculations were carried out by using non-relativistic, spin polarized, HF, MP2 and DFT methods with all electron Gaussian basis set<i>. </i>Periodicity of atomic radii was correlated with the experimental first ionization energies. This non-relativistic atomic radii were also compared with other theoretical atomic radii. With respect to the Dirac-Slater data, our values were in good agreement with the elements up to Sn. Relationship with van der Waals radii of noble gases was discussed. Anomalous properties of Gd and Pd were examined. Linearity of lanthanide contraction of elements with <i>4f </i>electrons is illustrated. This linearity is found independent of the extent of electron correlation. S.I. give data of calculated radii and other correlated studies (with ionization energies, another theoretical radii etc.)</p></div>

Theoretical Atomic Radii of Elements (H-Cm): A Non-Relativistic Study with Gaussian Basis Set Using HF, Post-HF and DFT Methods

<div><p>We calculated the most probable radius of an atom for elements from H to Cm. The calculations were carried out by using non-relativistic, spin polarized, HF, MP2 and DFT methods with all electron Gaussian basis set<i>. </i>Periodicity of atomic radii was correlated with the experimental first ionization energies. This non-relativistic atomic radii were also compared with other theoretical atomic radii. With respect to the Dirac-Slater data, our values were in good agreement with the elements up to Sn. Relationship with van der Waals radii of noble gases was discussed. Anomalous properties of Gd and Pd were examined. Linearity of lanthanide contraction of elements with <i>4f </i>electrons is illustrated. This linearity is found independent of the extent of electron correlation. S.I. give data of calculated radii and other correlated studies (with ionization energies, another theoretical radii etc.)</p></div>

THEORETICAL EVALUATION OF THE pKa VALUES OF 5-SUBSTITUED URACIL DERIVATIVES

Density functional theory (DFT) calculations using numerical basis sets were employed to predict the solvation energies, Gibbs free energies and pKa values of a series of 5-substituted uracil derivatives. Obtained results show that solvation energies are not significantly different between DFT methods using the numerical (DNP) and Gaussian basis set (aug-cc-pVTZ). It is noteworthy that the independent and suitable solvation energy of proton of -258.6 kcal/mol has been proposed for the evaluation of pKa values in conjunction with the numerical basis set. In addition, the calculated pKa values suggest that the anti-conformation of 5-formyluracil is the most stable form in the aqueous solution.