Inorganic Chemistry I
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1KB208
- Code
- 1KB208
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Chemistry G1F, Technology G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 8 October 2013
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - Ångström
Entry requirements
Completed course Chemical Principles I, 10 credits or the equivalent
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the student should be able to
- describe the naming of inorganic compounds according to prevalent nomenclature rules and apply these.
- account for the electronegativity effect for determination of bonding type in binary inorganic compounds and discuss property trends for classes of simple compounds.
- describe the solid state at atomic level particularly regarding simple crystal structures, various types of solid solutions and defects in crystals and electrical properties.
- describe reactions based on different acid-base concepts and describe redox reactions particularly by using prevalent types of diagrams.
- explain stability, geometry and magnetic properties for metal complexes by means of bonding models and describe ligand substitution reactions from a kinetic perspective.
- account for industrial production and use of important inorganic compounds.
- give examples of the properties of substances from a social perspective - environment, use and resources.
Content
Inorganic nomenclature. Descriptive inorganic chemistry. Important industrial processes including availability of raw material and environmental aspects. Solid state structure and the properties of solid substances. Coordination compounds. Within the three topics above, the following is treated: chemical bonding, structure, thermodynamics, kinetics including catalysis, synthesis. Communication training with feedback.
Instruction
The teaching is given as lectures, seminars and laboratory work. Communication training and profile according to chosen specialisation integrated with other course parts.
Assessment
Written examination 4 credits, seminars 1 credits, laboratory work 4 credits and chemistry profile/written assignment 1 credit. To pass final grades it is required that all parts have been assessed passed. The final grade is received as a weighing of the results of the written examination and the laboratory work.
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2024
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022
- Reading list valid from Spring 2020, version 2
- Reading list valid from Spring 2020, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2015
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2014
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2013
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2012