CHEM
332
Inorganic Chemistry (2
hrs)
Course Goals and Objectives:
1. To have a basic modern understanding of the universe
2. To explore in more detail the themes of bonding, structure and reactivity presented during the typical first-year general chemistry course.
3. To learn conceptual models and their applications. Inorganic and organic compounds are used to illustrate the validity of these models.
4. To carry out a basic exploration of the chemical scientific literature as presented in the typical journals of chemistry.
5. To learn descriptive chemistry of the main group organometallic compounds.
6. To have an overview of the d and f block organometallic chemistry.
7. To learn the basics of catalytic systems and their catalysts.
Topical Outline:
A. The Origin of the elements.
B. The Structure of Hydrogenic Atoms
D. Atomic Parameters
E. A Review of Lewis structures
F. Molecular Orbitals of Diatomic Molecules.
G. Molecular Orbitals of Polyatomic Molecules
H. The Molecular Orbital Theory of Solids
I. The Origin of Molecular Shape
J. Molecular Symmetry
K. Symmetries of Molecular Vibrations
L. Classification, nomenclature and structure of main group compounds.
M. Ionic and Electron deficient compounds of Groups 1, 2, and 12
N. Electron deficient Compounds of Boron
O. Electron Precise Compounds of Carbon
P. Electron Rich Compounds of Nitrogen
Q. Bonding in Organometallic Compounds
R. d-Block Carbonyl compounds
S. Metal-Metal Bonding and Metal Clusters
T. General Principles of Catalysis
U. Homogeneous Catalysis
V. Heterogeneous Catalysis
Assessment/Evaluation Procedures:
Two Written Reports on Journal Articles 13%
Chemistry Topic Electronic Search 4%
The grading scale based on the cumulative % obtained during the semester:
A |
93% |
B-- |
83% |
D+- |
74% |
A- |
90% |
C+ |
81% |
D |
72% |
|
B+ |
88% |
C |
78% |
D- |
70% |
|
B |
85% |
C- |
76% |
E |
Below 70% |