[EAX_S_201.1] Inorganic Chemistry
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Inorganic Chemistry
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tbc
10 credit points
Contact hours:
22 lectures + 11 Tutorials + 18 laboratories
Student managed learning hours:
49 hours
Dr Ahmad Mohammad
[email protected]
Engineering/Chemical Engineering
Inorganic chemistry is concerned with the development of the atomic
theory, the study of the electronic structure of the elements and the
periodicity of the chemical and physical properties of elements in the
periodic table. It also addresses the different types of molecules and the
bonding involved therein. The localized electron bonding model is
addressed to identify the molecular structure and predict the geometry
of the different molecules.
This module is designed to give students a broad background and basic
knowledge of inorganic chemistry to prepare them effectively for
subsequent degree level studies in chemical engineering. The main aims
of this module are to help students to:
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Learning Outcomes
Employability
Module Specs, May, 2014
get knowledge about the development of atomic theories, and
the history and properties of periodic table, and to learn about
the Aufbau principle and quantum numbers;
be able to write and read a balanced chemical equation, and to
perfectly pronounce the names of simple chemical compounds;
learn about the different types of bonding in different
molecules
be able to identify the geometry and the molecular structure of
the different molecules.
Knowledge and understanding
1. recognize the development achieved to visualize the atomic
structure and to design the periodic table;
2. understand the approach of writing, and reading the chemical
equations;
3. identify the bonding type and the molecular structure of a
chemical compound.
Subject-specific cognitive skills
4. Apply the appropriate mathematical formula to solve chemical
problems
Subject-specific practical skills
5. Prepare and investigate the properties of several chemical
compounds
Key/transferable skills
6. Develop problem solving skills and critical thinking.
To prepare students to get jobs and be professional graduates in the
future, the development of one or more of the top engineering skills,
namely problem solving, communication, management and
environment and economics, is addressed in this module. Personal
development planning is also one of our focuses in this module.
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Teaching and learning
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Elements & weightings
(2 Hrs/11 week) Mini-lecture is going to be presented, a practice and
discussion is going to be implemented afterward with using software
if necessary.
(1 Hrs/11 week) Tutorial session.
(3Hrs, 6 weeks) Laboratory session: where the students will be
conducting the experiments that will introduce them to the different
compounds a metal can be incorporated,
Development of atomic theory (Fundamental Chemical Laws, Dalton’s
Atomic Theory, Early Experiments to Characterize the Atom, The
Modern View of Atomic Structure, Introduction to Energy). Atomic
Structure and Periodicity ( Electromagnetic Radiation, The Nature of
Matter, The Photoelectric Effect, The Atomic Spectrum of Hydrogen,
The Bohr Model, The Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom, The
Physical Meaning of a Wave Function, Quantum Numbers, Orbital
Shapes and Energies, Electron Spin and the Pauli Principle,
Polyelectronic Atoms, The History of the Periodic Table, The Aufbau
Principle and the Periodic Table, Periodic Trends in Atomic Properties,
Ionization Energy, Electron Affinity, Atomic Radius, The Properties of
Groups). Atoms to Molecules (Chemical Equations, Chemical
Reactions, Naming Simple Compounds, Binary Ionic and Covalent
Compounds, Ionic Compounds with Polyatomic Ions). Bonding (Types
of Chemical Bonds, Electronegativity, Bond Polarity, Ions: Electron
Configurations and Sizes, Predicting Formulas of Ionic Compounds,
Sizes of Ions, Energy Effects in Binary Ionic Compounds, Lattice
Energy Calculations, Partial Ionic Character of Covalent Bonds, Models
of Covalent Chemical Bond, Covalent Bond Energies and Chemical
Reactions, The Localized Electron Bonding Model, Lewis Structures,
Exceptions to the Octet Rule, Resonance, Odd-Electron Molecules,
Formal Charge). Molecular Structure (The VSEPR Model)
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Indicative Sources
(Reading lists)
A 180 minute unseen written examination.
70%
Course Work: Quizzes and 3 Lab. Reports carry 30%
(The laboratory report incorporating, at the very least:
1) Abstract; 2) Introduction; 3) Theory; 4) Experimental;
5) Results & Discussion; 6) Conclusions; 7) References)
No attendance in the lab implies zero in evaluation
irrespective of report submitted
Students must achieve (i) 40% for the
total module mark and (ii) at least 30% in
the unseen examination and the course work
in order to achieve an overall passing
mark for this module.
Additional References
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Steven S. Zumdahl and Susan A. Zumdahl “Chemistry An
atoms First Approach” Brooks/COLE Cengage Learning
ISBN-13: 978-0-8400-6586-5 (2012).
Recommended/Required Reading
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Module Specs, May, 2014
Atkins, P. W., Peter William "Shriver & Atkins' inorganic
chemistry, 4th edition",
Oxford University Press , ISBN:
9780199264636 (2006)
Rayner-Canham, Geoffrey. "Descriptive inorganic chemistry,
4th edition", W.H. Freeman, ISBN: 0716789639 (2006)
Prakash, Satya." Modern inorganic chemistry", S Chand &
Co., ISBN: 8121900743 (1987)
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