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Module Title LI Chemistry of the Elements II: s- and p-Block and X-ray Diffraction
SchoolChemistry
Department Chemistry
Module Code 03 25025
Module Lead DR. Male
Level Intermediate Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites Chemistry of the Elements II: d-Block - (03 21407)
Restrictions None
Exclusions
Description

This module builds upon the principles and concepts presented in the modules Chemistry of the Elements I and (components of) Structure, Reactivity and Bonding. The module is primarily concerned with the synthesis, properties, reactivity and bonding found for compounds of s- and p-block elements, and simple structure determination using X-ray powder diffraction. The material is delivered under two main topic headings: (i) Molecular Chemistry of the s- and p-Blocks, which is fundamentally concerned with discrete molecules containing s- and p-Block elements [including organometallic species]; and (ii) X-ray diffraction as it relates to Solid State Chemistry, with emphasis on some s- and p-Block solids. The laboratory component of the module develops general synthetic techniques and manipulations of relevance to inorganic chemistry.

Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate further development of their knowledge of the chemistry of the s- and p-Block elements;
  • Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the synthesis, properties and/or reactivity of s- and p-Block compounds
  • Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the bonding schemes found for s- and p-Block compounds and solids;
  • Understand the basic principles of X-ray powder diffraction and its use for the qualitative analysis of multiphase crystalline solids;
  • Use X-ray powder diffraction data to determine unit cell size and centring symmetry for simple cubic solid;
  • Perform syntheses, manipulations and characterisation/analyses relating to general inorganic experimental chemistry.
Assessment 25025-01 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (75%)
25025-02 : Practical : Practical (25%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessments: Laboratory-based work: total of 25% - Laboratory-based work contributes a total of 25% to the overall module mark. The laboratory mark consists of a number of components, namely maintaining a diary, accreditation of skills and laboratory reports. Formal Written Unseen Examination: 75% - An end of session examination contributes 75% to the overall module mark; the exam is 2 hours in duration and is closed book. The exam assessment for this module is linked to the module titled: Chemistry of the Elements II: d-Block Chemistry. Reassessment: If a student fails to pass the module at the first attempt, the end of session examination may be taken as a resit with the mark capped at 40%.
Other None
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