Module Details
| Module Code: |
CHEM6006 |
| Title: |
Inorganic Chemistry
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Long Title:
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Inorganic Chemistry
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4421 - Chemistry
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces the student to compounds of main group elements; their structure, bonding and energies. It describes bonding theories and complexes, as well as the solution to a range of inorganic chemistry problems.
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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 |
Describe periodicity and atomic structure. Apply Valance bond and Molecular orbital theories of chemical bonding. |
| LO2 |
Determine structures of main group inorganic compounds, crystals and ions. Calculate the energy involved in ionic salt formation. |
| LO3 |
Apply aqueous equilibria. Solve some related problems. |
| LO4 |
Outline the theory of complex formation and their fundamental properties. |
| LO5 |
Apply a range of practical laboratory skills and solve related inorganic chemistry problems. |
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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 Theory
Introduction to Quantum theory, wave/particle properties of matter; periodic classification; properties of electronic configuration.
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Chemical bonding and intermolecular attractions
Lewis structures, shapes of molecules, ions; Intermolecular forces; Born Haber Cycles, lattice energy; Molecular orbital theory, MO diagrams (diatomic and simple polyatomic molecules), Metallic bonding, conductors/semiconductors, alloys.
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Structures of Inorganic compounds
Unit cells; close packing of spheres; Structures of ionic and covalent crystals; crystals of non metallic elements (Gp IV,V,VI,VII), allotropy.
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Aqueous Equilibria
Common ion effect; pH titration curves; solubility equilibria, solubility product Ksp, factors affecting solubility, precipitation.
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Coordination Complexes
Warner Theory; nature of metal-ligand bond; complex charges, coordination number, geometry; ligands; naming of complexes.
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Practical Programme
Selection of practicals in aqueous chemistry and complex formation.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 40.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| 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 |
Theory and related calculations. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practical skill development. |
Every Second Week |
2.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Personal study |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Total Hours |
9.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory and related calculations. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practical skill development. |
Every Second Week |
2.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Personal study |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Total Hours |
9.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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G. Raynon-Carham, T. Overtone. (2014), Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, 6th. Freeman US, p.492, [ISBN: 9781464125577].
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M. Weller, T. Overtone, J. Rourke, F. Armstrong. (2018), Inorganic Chemistry, 7th. Oxford, p.949, [ISBN: 9780198768128].
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Shriver, P. Atkins, T. Overton, F. Armstrong, M. Weller, J. Rourke. (2011), Inorganic Chemistry, 5th. Oxford UK, p.763, [ISBN: 9780199599608].
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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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A. Hodzovic. (2014), Solutions manual to accompany Inorganic Chemistry 6th ed, 3rd. Oxford UK, p.311, [ISBN: 9780198701712].
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F.A. Cotton, G. Wilkinson, P. Gaus. (2007), Basic Inorganic Chemistry, 3rd. Wiley, US, [ISBN: 9788126511143].
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