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Module Title	Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
Module Code	CS108
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Dermot Brougham	Office Number	X117
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To explore the basic concepts of chemistry such as the structure of atoms, electronic configuration, orbitals, enthalpy, entropy and rates of reaction. A recognition of the relationship between electronic configuration and chemical properties.

Learning Outcomes

1. Derive the electronic structure of the elements
2. Predict the chemical and physical properties of the elements based on their position in the periodic table.
3. Explain in general terms the nature of the chemical bond.
4. outline the relationship between temperature, pressure and concentration of ideal gasses through the ideal gas equation
5. Evaluate the concept of enthalpy and be able to calculate the enthalpy of a reaction from standard enthalpies of formation.
6. Be familiar with entropy and Gibb's free energy in predicting spontaneity of a chemical process.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	No Description
Tutorial	6	No Description
Independent Study	83	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Inorganic and physical chemistry
To explore the basic concepts of chemistry such as the structure of atoms, electronic configuration and orbitals. To develop a recognition of the relationship between electronic configuration and chemical properties. To predict the relationship between temperature, pressure and concentration of ideal gasses through the ideal gas equation. To develop an understanding of the concept of enthalpy and be able to calculate the enthalpy of a reaction from standard enthalpies of formation. To be familiar with concepts of entropy and Gibb s free energy in predicting spontaneity of a chemical process and the relationship between rates of reaction, activation energy, and their depedence on temperature through the Arrhenius equation.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

R. Chang, Williams College: 2002, Chemistry, Seventh edition, 25, McGraw Hill, New York, USA, 0-07-365601-1

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AP	BSc in Applied Physics
PHA	BSc in Physics with Astronomy
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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