Module Title |
Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
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Module Code |
CS101
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School |
School of Chemical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Dr Mary Pryce | Office Number | X111 |
Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
0
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To develop an understanding of the basic concepts of chemistry, including the structure of atoms, electronic configuration, and orbital shapes. To understand the relationship between electronic configuration and chemical properties.
To develop an appreciation of the chemical bond, both ionic and covalent. To understand basic equilibrium chemistry and the principle behind four main classes of reaction, e.g., acid-base, oxidation-reduction, compleximetric and precipitation reactions. T introduce the concepts of solvent extraction and chromatography.
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Learning Outcomes
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The students should be able to:
7 Derive the electronic structure of the elements.
7 Estimate the chemical properties of the elements based on their position in the periodic table.
7 Estimate the bond-order for simple diatomic molecules.
7 Carry out equilibrium chemistry calculations.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
36
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Tutorials |
12
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
27
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 0 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.
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Indicative Syllabus
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1. Electrons, protons, neutrons
2. Line nature of H2 spectrum.
3. Bohr atom.
4. Wave nature of the electron.
5. Quantum mechanical description of atom.
6. Shapes of orbitals.
7. Electronic configuration of the elements.
8. The electron configuration - chemistry relationships.
9. Molecular orbitals.
10. Bond order.
11. Basic equilibria,
12. Neutralisation, precipitation and complexation titration
13. Solvent extraction, introduction to chromatography.
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Basic Inorganic Chemistry, Cotton, Wilkinson and Gauss, Wiley.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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AC | BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc. |
AS | BSc in Analytical Science |
BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
BT | BSc in Biotechnology |
CES | BSc Common Entry into Science |
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
ESH | BSc Environmental Science & Health |
GCB | BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology |
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
PFCSC | Pilot Foundation Course (Science) |
SCI | BSc Science International |
SE | BSc Science Education |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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