KE525: Inorganic chemistry A
Study Board of Science
Teaching language: Danish or English depending on the teacher, but English if international students are enrolled
EKA: N530003112, N530003122, N530003102
Assessment: Second examiner: None, Second examiner: External
Grading: Pass/Fail, 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Spring
Level: Bachelor
STADS ID (UVA): N530003101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 11-10-2023
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Approved - active
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Students taking the course are expected to:
- Have a basic knowledge of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry, the structures of simple (bio)organic molecules, the formulations of simple metal salts, pH and some of the techniques used to carry out structure determination
- Have elementary laboratory experience and knowledge of safety in a chemical laboratory
Course introduction
The aim of the course is to enable students to understand and predict the typical structures, properties and reactivity of compounds containing the d-block (transition) metallic elements. This knowledge is important for rationalizing the extensive roles of these particular elements in catalysis, enzymes and materials, as well as understanding their geochemistry, bioavailability, and functions as essential or toxic elements for life.
The purpose of the course is a systematic presentation of d-block (transition metal) chemistry. It is the basis for continuing courses in inorganic chemistry, materials design and characterisation, and bioinorganic chemistry.
The course provides background for students interested in materials and nanomaterials chemistry, medicinal inorganic chemistry, catalysis, structural chemistry and chemical engineering (processing and environment).
The course builds on the knowledge acquired in the first year courses KE501: Basic Chemistry (10 ECTS), KE528: Introductory Inorganic Chemistry (5 ECTS)/KE521: Chemistry of the elements (5 ECTS) or the equivalent containing general, organic and inorganic chemistry and second year course KE504: Analytical Spectroscopy (5 ECTS) or equivalent basic spectroscopy course. The students should be in the third year of their education in chemistry, pharmacy or chemical engineering. The course gives an academic basis for studying the topics that are part of the ongoing graduate and post graduate studies e.g. organic, physical and theoretical chemistry, biochemistry, spectroscopy or technical chemistry.
In relation to the competence profile of the degree it is the explicit focus of the course to:
- Give the competence to predict the chemical behaviour of d-block (transition) metal ions and the properties of their compounds
- Give skills to plan and carry out the synthesis and subsequent characterisation of simple metal-containing compounds
- Give knowledge and understanding of the roles of the d-block elements in several contexts (history, art, materials, analytical chemistry, medicine, biology, energy production, industrial chemical production).
Expected learning outcome
The learning objective is that students acquire foundation knowledge of the chemistry of all the elements in the periodic table. However the focus is on the molecular chemistry of the d-block (transition) elements, and gaining an understanding the chemical forms of these elements in natural and synthetic compounds and their common uses. Structure, reactivity, nomenclature, physical, chemical and spectroscopic properties are covered. On completion, students will be able to:
- Rationalize the electronic structure of an element on the basis of its position in the periodic table
- Predict the properties of a compound in terms of its ionic, metallic and covalent bonding
- Predict the geometry of a metal centre and consequent molecular stereochemistry
- Rationalize influence of both metal and ligand on the tendencies in redox and spectroscopic properties
- Use crystal field theory as a simplified practical model for molecular orbital theory to predict d electron configuration and thus rationalize spectroscopic, magnetic and structural properties for d-block compounds.
- Describe basic principles in the use of optical, vibrational and magnetic resonance spectroscopies, X-ray diffraction, magnetic susceptibility measurements and other selected methods for the characterization of molecular compounds containing any element of the periodic system
- Name and write the molecular formula for simple coordination compounds
- Be familiar with the important molecular inorganic compounds, including homogenous catalysts, metalloenzymes, nanoclusters, supramolecular systems, and be able to rationalize their roles in biology, and uses in materials, industry, medicine etc.
- Describe the aqueous chemistry of metal ions and therewith the consequence for bioavailability and pollution.
- Write mass and redox balanced equations
- Carry out the synthesis of a simple coordination compound
- Describe typical processes in the synthesis of coordination and organometallic compounds
- Interpret spectra
Content
The following main topics concerning simple prototype coordination (including organometallic) compounds are contained in the course:
- Stereochemistry and metal geometry
- Coordination number
- Isomery
- Oxidation state stability and trends
- Color
- Photochemistry
- Supramolecular chemistry
- Metal-ligand σ- and π-bonding
- Metal-metal bonding
- The 18 electron-rule
- Spin states: High-, Low-spin and Spin-crossover systems
- Magnetic properties
- Cluster formation
- Ligand types
- The influence of ligands on a metal ions d-electron configuration and hence structure and properties and reactivity
- Lewis acid-base reactions
- Ligand substitutions
- Comproportionation and disproportionation reactions
- Template reactions
- Oxidative addition and reductive elimination reactions
- Beta-elimination, alkyl migration, insertion reactions
- Reactions of molecules promoted by coordination
- Chemical synthesis using selected d-block metal ions
- Application of UV-visible, NMR, IR, Raman spectroscopies, mass spectrometry and X-ray crystallography to the characterisation of metal-organic compounds
- Safety and basic procedures for handling organic and inorganic chemicals
- Applications e.g. in materials, medicine, industrial and biological catalysis
Literature
Catherine Housecroft and Alan Sharpe, Inorganic Chemistry 5th Edition, Pearson.
Supplementary materials provided in itslearning.
Supplementary materials provided in itslearning.
Examination regulations
Prerequisites for participating in the exam a)
Timing
Spring
Tests
Participation in laboratory exercises
EKA
N530003112
Assessment
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
0
Additional information
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a).
Exam element a)
Timing
Spring
Prerequisites
| Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
|---|---|---|
| Examination part | Prerequisites for participating in the exam a) | N530003101, KE525: Inorganic chemistry A |
Tests
Report and presentation of experiments
EKA
N530003122
Assessment
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
1
Exam element b)
Timing
Spring and June
Tests
Oral examination
EKA
N530003102
Assessment
Second examiner: External
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Duration
20 minutes examination + 1 hour preparation time
Examination aids
Allowed.
For the MCQ part: All common aids are allowed e.g.books, notes, computer programmes which do not use internet etc. Internet is not allowed during the exam. However, you may visit the course site in itslearningtofill in the MCQ test.If you wish to use course materials from itslearning, you must download the materials to your computer the day before the exam.During the exam you cannot be sure that all course materials is accessible in itslearning.
ECTS value
4
Additional information
The final examination will comprise 33% multiple choice questions (will be held in start May) and 67% oral (will be held in June).
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
At the faculty of science, teaching is organized after the three-phase model ie. intro, training and study phase.
- Intro phase: 12 hours
- Training phase: 36 hours, including 12 hours and 24 hours laboratory
Activities during the study phase:
- Reading the text book and doing selected problem solving
- Fill out standardized report schemes before and after laboratory classes paying particular attention to describing observations in terms of the chemical reactions taking place and balancing chemical reactions
- Interpret spectra and other results
- Independent summary of the intro and training phases
- Study for exam
Teacher responsible
Additional teachers
Timetable
Administrative Unit
Team at Educational Law & Registration
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