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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Module code: CH204
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: CHEMISTRY
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	Overview
	Introduction to coordination chemistry, solid state chemistry and the chemistry of the s-Block metals. This module covers the following important areas in chemistry: (i) Coordination Chemistry: Introduction to transition elements. Historical development of co-ordination chemistry and definitions. Co-ordination numbers and structure drawing. Naming complexes and isomerism. Bonding in metal complexes. Formation and stability of complexes. Ligand substitution, electron transfer reactions. Metal ions and chelating agents in medicine. (ii) Types and structures of crystalline solids. Unit cells in crystalline solids. Close packing systems, cubic close packing (ccp) and hexagonal close-packing (hcp). Principles of X-Ray diffraction. Solid state energetic - Born-Haber cycles and lattice energies. Hydrogen, electronegativity, hydrogen compounds across the periodic table, bond energies in the hydrides, hydrogen bonding. Chemistry of the Group 1 and Group 2 metals, factors influencing the solubility of Group 1 and 2 salts in polar solvents, Fajan's rules, similarity in chemistry between Li+ and Mg2+ and Be2+ and Al3+ (diagonal relationship).

Overview

Introduction to coordination chemistry, solid state chemistry and the chemistry of the s-Block metals.

This module covers the following important areas in chemistry:

(i) Coordination Chemistry: Introduction to transition elements. Historical development of co-ordination chemistry and definitions. Co-ordination numbers and structure drawing. Naming complexes and isomerism. Bonding in metal complexes. Formation and stability of complexes. Ligand substitution, electron transfer reactions. Metal ions and chelating agents in medicine.

(ii) Types and structures of crystalline solids. Unit cells in crystalline solids. Close packing systems, cubic close packing (ccp) and hexagonal close-packing (hcp). Principles of X-Ray diffraction. Solid state energetic - Born-Haber cycles and lattice energies. Hydrogen, electronegativity, hydrogen compounds across the periodic table, bond energies in the hydrides, hydrogen bonding. Chemistry of the Group 1 and Group 2 metals, factors influencing the solubility of Group 1 and 2 salts in polar solvents, Fajan's rules, similarity in chemistry between Li+ and Mg2+ and Be2+ and Al3+ (diagonal relationship).

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Apply the rules of naming complexes and draw the structures of named complexes. Determine the stepwise and overall stability constants of complexes. Predict ligand substitution based on LFSE values. Describe different routes for electron transfer reactions. Identify the types and structures of crystalline solids. Use Bragg�s law in X-ray diffraction technique. Use Born-Haber cycles to calculate the lattice energy. Understand the chemistry of hydrogen, and selected Group 1 and Group 2 metals. Understand diagonal relationships in the Periodic Table.

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Assessment

Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
Continuous Assessment detail(s): Continuous assessment comprises of laboratory/practical classes and workshops.

Assessment type	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment	30%
University scheduled written examination	70%	90 minutes
Other	0%
Total	100%	90 minutes

Pass standard: 40%
Could the result of this module be capped? No
The pass standard is 40%, subject to a minimum mark of 40% in practical class work (satisfactory attendance at practical classes is also a requirement). A capped module mark of 35% is awarded in cases where a student does not pass the continuous assessment component of the module. - CA mark of less than 40% = capped module mark of 35% - Absent from 2 or more labs from one module = capped module mark of 35% - Absent from more than 2 labs in one semester = capped module mark of 35% E �capped� Student did not pass continuous assessment component of module. Students who choose to re-sit the written exam in August cannot improve their module mark, which will remain capped at 35% (35% is within the compensation threshold). F �capped� Student did not pass continuous assessment component of module. Students who choose to re-sit the written exam in August can improve their module mark to a maximum of 35%, ie. the module mark is capped at 35% (35% is within the compensation threshold). Note: Students should familiarise themselves with the Departmental Rules & Regulations outlined in the 2nd year manual.
Penalties: There is no option to repeat the continuous assessment component of the module within the same period of study.

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes There is an opportunity to re-sit the written examination within the same period of study, ie. Autumn. The continuous assessment mark is carried forward to the Autumn examination. Please refer to assessment rules. University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

Autumn Supplementals/Resits

	Pre-Requisites
	CH101, CH102

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Chemistry Department.

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