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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Module code: CH302C
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: CHEMISTRY
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	Overview
	(i) Inorganic Polymer Chemistry: Definitions of inorganic polymers. Connectivities. Examples of: totally inorganic polymers; inorganic-organic polymers, organometallic polymers, hybrid organic-inorganic polymers. Phosphazene and polyphosphates. Synthetic methods and medicinal applications. Detailed study of: silicates, structures and charge counting. Zeolites, their structures and uses. Silicones: synthesis, structures and medicinal uses. Structure and application of metal organic frameworks (MOFs). (ii) Chemistry of the p-block elements and compounds. Material covered includes: Covalent bonding- Revision of determining the structure of molecules using Lewis Structures and VSEPR Theory, Valence bond theory, Hybridization and its relationship to structure, Hypervalent compounds, The concept and examples of Hard/Soft and Strong/Weak Lewis Acids and Bases, General Trends among the p-block elements and compounds. The elemental structures of carbon, silicon, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen and sulfur, A brief overview of the chemistry and compounds of Group 13- 18. (iii) Introduction to the NMR spectroscopy of p-block compounds.

Overview

(i) Inorganic Polymer Chemistry: Definitions of inorganic polymers. Connectivities. Examples of: totally inorganic polymers; inorganic-organic polymers, organometallic polymers, hybrid organic-inorganic polymers. Phosphazene and polyphosphates. Synthetic methods and medicinal applications. Detailed study of: silicates, structures and charge counting. Zeolites, their structures and uses. Silicones: synthesis, structures and medicinal uses. Structure and application of metal organic frameworks (MOFs).
(ii) Chemistry of the p-block elements and compounds. Material covered includes: Covalent bonding- Revision of determining the structure of molecules using Lewis Structures and VSEPR Theory, Valence bond theory, Hybridization and its relationship to structure, Hypervalent compounds, The concept and examples of Hard/Soft and Strong/Weak Lewis Acids and Bases, General Trends among the p-block elements and compounds. The elemental structures of carbon, silicon, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen and sulfur, A brief overview of the chemistry and compounds of Group 13- 18.
(iii) Introduction to the NMR spectroscopy of p-block compounds.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Explain connectivities. Construct synthetic protocols for common classes of inorganic polymers. Interpret and predict the physical properties of inorganic polymers. Discuss and explain aspects of the physical and chemical properties of p-Block elements/compounds. Apply bonding theories to predict the shapes and structures of p-Block elements/compounds. Explain aspects of Group Trends in the p-Block. Analyse or predict the NMR signals of p-Block compounds.

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Assessment

Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
Continuous Assessment detail(s): Comprises of laboratory/practical classes/workshops (including satisfactory attendance).

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 3rd 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
	CH202, CH204

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

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