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Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


CH30127: Topics in inorganic chemistry

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: EX 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20147 or take CH20148 and in taking this unit you cannot take CH30030
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To introduce the principles of the chemistry of the heavy transition metals and selected topics in P-block chemistry, with emphasis on the elements of Groups 13 - 15.To introduce the topic of inorganic materials chemistry, placing particular emphasis on structure and bonding relationships in order to explain properties such as magnetism and electrical conductance.

Learning Outcomes:
After studying the Unit, students should be able to:
* explain the systematic trends across the d-block elements.
* contrast the differences down individual d-block triads.
* describe the synthesis, structure, bonding and factors effecting stability of main group metallocene compounds.
* describe the properties and reactivity and factors effecting stability of heavy p-block containing compounds
* understand the role of MOCVD in the electronics industry
* rationalise the synthesis of precursors for MOCVD
* Describe the synthesis methods involved in solid state synthesis
* Describe and contrast the structures of transition metal oxides.
* Relate the structure of selected metal oxides to their properties.

Skills:
Problem solving (T, F, A)
Scientific writing (F, A), Independent working (F)
Group working (F)

Content:
A description of the chemistry of the second and third row d-block elements. The contrast between the chemistry of these heavier d-block elements with those of the first row. Metal-metal bonding in second and third row metal complexes. Selected chemistry of a d-block triad with an emphasis on metal clusters.
The synthesis and stability of low oxidation state main group organometallic systems (Main group Cp-compounds, Lone-pair effects, Singlet vs Triplet state systems). A Survey of the synthesis, structure and bonding of homo-metallic Main group multiple bonded systems. S-N rings and aromaticity
Main Group Chemistry and the Electronics Industry; MOCVD. The chemistry of selected inorganic polymers.
The synthesis of solid state materials, structures of transition metal oxides (NaCl, Rutile, ReO3, perovskite and spinel). Describe and rationalise the defects found in solids and extended lattices. Relate the extended structures of these materials to their magnetic and electronic properties using Crystal field theory, MO theory and band gap theory.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

CH30127 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Chemistry
  • USCH-AFB01 : BSc (hons) Chemistry (Full-time) - Year 3
  • USCH-AFB09 : BSc (hons) Chemistry with Education (Full-time) - Year 3
  • USCH-AKB02 : BSc (hons) Chemistry with Industrial Training (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • USCH-AAB02 : BSc (hons) Chemistry with Study Year abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 4
  • USCH-AFM02 : MChem (hons) Chemistry (Full-time) - Year 3

CH30127 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Chemistry
  • USCH-AFB07 : BSc (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery (Full-time) - Year 3
  • USCH-AKB08 : BSc (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Industrial Training (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • USCH-AAB08 : BSc (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Study Year abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 4
  • USCH-AFB03 : BSc (hons) Chemistry with Management (Full-time) - Year 3
  • USCH-AKB04 : BSc (hons) Chemistry with Management with Industrial Training (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • USCH-AAB04 : BSc (hons) Chemistry with Management with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 4
  • USCH-AFM05 : MChem (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery (Full-time) - Year 3
  • USCH-AFM07 : MSci (hons) Chemistry with Management (Full-time) - Year 3
  • USCH-AKM07 : MSci (hons) Chemistry with Management with Industrial Training (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
Programmes in Natural Sciences
  • UXXX-AFB01 : BSc (hons) Natural Sciences (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UXXX-AKB02 : BSc (hons) Natural Sciences with Industrial Placement (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • UXXX-AAB02 : BSc (hons) Natural Sciences with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 4

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.