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Module Title	Inorganic Chemistry I
School	Chemistry
Department	Chemistry
Module Code	03 10851
Module Lead
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	Inorganic Chemistry II - (03 10852)
Restrictions	The module is available to all students on the above programmes and is offered to suitably qualified occasional students. For the latter, enrolment is determined on a case-by-case basis using academic transcripts.
Contact Hours	Lecture-29 hours Practical Classes and workshops-3 hours Total: 32 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module applies the principles and concepts delivered in Levels 1 and 2 (in a range of modules) to a number of topical areas in inorganic chemistry. The topics covered in this module include: transition metal chemistry and homogeneous catalysis and solid-state chemistry – defects, non-stoichiometry and ionic conductors.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the (advanced) principles and concepts associated with the material delivered in each area; Apply their acquired knowledge to the solution of relevant problems; Appreciate the breadth of inorganic chemistry, through exposure to a number of topical subject areas; Appreciate and discuss some important applications of inorganic chemistry (as a discipline) within the context of the course. Construct molecular orbital diagrams for different symmetries of transition metal involving -bonding; Apply and understand the effect of -bonding in octahedral transition metal complexes and its influence on the properties of the complexes; Know and understand the different mechanisms of ligand substitution in transition metal complexes, and be able to interpret kinetic and thermodynamic data to distinguish which mechanism is occurring in any given case; Discuss and explain the underlying principles of transition metal mediated catalysis, and explain why transition metals in particular are able to function as catalysts; Discuss and explain the ‘Fundamental Reactions’ used in the assembly, modification and expulsion phases of a catalytic cycle, and know when each reaction type is to be employed; Apply the 18-electron rule, and be able to determine oxidation states and dn configurations; Construct catalytic cycles using the concepts and principles developed in the course. Appreciate the requirement for defects in simple solids; Understand the occurrence and rationale behind non-stoichiometric oxides; Describe and explain enthalpy and entropy stabilisation factors in non-stoichiometric oxides; Describe and explain ordering effects leading to clusters and long-range defect order; Discuss the history and basic theory (BCS) of superconductivity; Describe and explain the electronic and structural requirements for superconductivity in copper oxides; Understand the effects of composition on the structure and properties of transition metal oxides; Calculate transition metal oxidation states and oxygen contents of non-stoichiometric transition metal oxides from titrimetric and thermogravimetric analysis data.
Assessment	10851-01 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Formal Written Unseen Examination - 100 % An end of session examination contributes 100 % to the overall module mark. The examination is 2 hours in duration and is closed book. The exam assessment for this module is linked to the module title: Inorganic Chemistry II (03 10852) Reassessment: No opportunity for reassessment
Other	none
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