Module Details
| Module Code: |
CHEM7004 |
| Title: |
Inorganic and Physical Chem
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Long Title:
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Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4421 - Chemistry
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| Module Description: |
This module presents to the student some advanced topics in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Determine atomic and molecular structure using diffraction, absorption and magnetic techniques. |
| LO2 |
Discuss the physical and chemical properties of the transition metal elements (d-block). Compare and contrast with main group elements (s and p block). |
| LO3 |
State, explain and apply the basic laws/principles and concepts involved in the physical chemistry of selected systems. |
| LO4 |
Discuss the role and limitations of theoretical models in the description of selected chemical systems. |
| LO5 |
Solve advanced problems in inorganic chemistry and physical chemistry. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Atomic and Molecular Structure Determination
Bragg's Law, X-ray diffraction (powder and single crystal), Phase identification, unit cells; Further diffraction techniques (neutron, electron); Absorption methods (IR, Raman); Magnetometry (spin only magnetic moment, NMR); related calculations
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Transition Metal Chemistry
Physical and chemical properties; structures; variable oxidation states; magnetic properties; redox potential; relative stability; non-stoichiometry, colour, catalysis.
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Surface Chemistry
Gas adsorption, empirical adsorption isotherms, theoretical models of gas adsoption, heterogeneously catalysed reactions; liquid adsorption, detergents, Gibbs' adsorption isotherm, adsorption from solution.
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Disperse Systems and Macromolecules
Disperse systems/colloids, properties of sols, colloidal behaviour of macromolecular solutions, macromolcule molecular mass determination.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Inorganic Chemistry Theory |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Physical Chemistry Theory. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Personal study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Inorganic Chemistry Theory |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Physical Chemistry Theory. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Directed Learning |
Non Contact |
Personal study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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M. Weller, T. Overton, J. Rourke, F. Armstrong. (2018), Inorganic Chemistry, 7th. Oxford, [ISBN: 9780198768128].
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P. Atkins, J. de Paula, J. Keeler. (2018), Atkins' Physical chemistry, 11th. OUP, [ISBN: 9780198769866].
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K. M. Mackay, R. A. Mackay, W. Henderson. (2002), Introduction to modern inorganic chemistry, 6th. Nelson Thornes, Cheltenham, U.K., [ISBN: 9780748764204].
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F. Albert Cotton, G. Wilkinson, P. L. Gaus. (2007), Basic Inorganic Chemistry, 3rd. Wiley, [ISBN: 9788126511143].
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E.M. McCash. (2001), Surface Chemistry, Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0198503288].
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Metz, C.R.. (1990), 2000 Solved Problems in Physical Chemistry: Schaum's Solved Problem Series, McGraw-Hill, [ISBN: 0070417164].
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(2007), Quantities, Units and Symbols in Physical Chemistry, 3rd. Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, [ISBN: 978 0 85404 433 7].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Atkins' Physical Chemistry companion web
site,
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