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Module Title	Inorganic Chemistry
Module Code	CS205
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Prof Han Vos	Office Number	X107
Level	2	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	CS101, CS102, CS151
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To introduce the basic aspects of coordination chemistry, ligand field theory. To introduce the concept of symmetry and its effect on spectroscopy. To introduce main group chemistry. To provide examples of the application of inorganic chemistry in industry.

Learning Outcomes

7 Have a basic understanding of coordination chemistry and the different coordination modes possible for first second and firth row transition metals. 7 Have a basic understanding of the importance of symmetry in chemistry. Obtain a basic knowledge of main group chemistry

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	30
Tutorials	6
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	39

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

1. Molecular Shape and Symmetry; VSEPR concept; symmetry elements; introduction to point groups for describing molecular geometry, point groups in infrared spectroscopy. 2. Main Group Chemistry; Group 13 Halides, oxides, nitrogen compounds, borates and borides, organometallic compounds; Group 14Simple compounds; carbides; silicates and silicones; stability of the +2 oxidation state; catenation; organo metallic compounds. Group 15 Oxides, halides and sulphur compounds of nitrogen and phosphorus; acids and phosphates; nitrides. Application of inorganic compounds in industry. 3. Transition Metal Chemistry. Introduction to crystal field theory; splitting of 'd' energy levels in octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar complexes; 10Dq and the spectrochemical series; high and low spin complexes; magnetic properties; Oxidation states and reaction chemistry of the elements and their compounds; Classical complexes, including a discussion of coordination number, nomenclature and isomerism. Survey of transition elements, first, second and third row transition elements Lanthanide's.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Indicative Reading List

Essential: Basic Inorganic Chemistry, Cotton, Wilkinson, Gausss; Group Theory for Chemists, Davidson. Supplementary: Oxidation and Reduction in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Vincent. Advance Inorganic Chemistry, Cotton Wilkinson.

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