Inorganic Chemistry

Goals
Show the models and theories necessary to rationalize the stereochemistry and reactivity of the compounds of the elements of the main groups. Analyze and discuss the periodic behavior of chemical properties. Build a conceptual framework that allows the student to organize events related to the chemistry of the elements of the main groups and transition metals (limited to their binary compounds with non-metals).

acquired skills
Discuss the models and theories necessary to rationalize the stereochemistry and reactivity of the compounds of the elements of the main groups and the periodic behavior of chemical properties. Know the chemistry of the elements of the main groups and transition metals (limited to their binary compounds with non-metals).

Course content
Foundations: Atomic structure; Molecular structure and bonding; Molecular symmetry; Stereochemistry Models; Structures of simple solids; Acids & bases; Oxidation and reduction;
The elements and their compounds: Periodic trends, Chemistry and stereochemistry of Group 1-2, 13-18 elements; Chemical trends and representative compounds of d-block metals.

Suggested prerequisites
To have taken the first year course of General Chemistry


Reference material
1) P.Atkins, T.Overton, J.Rourke, M.Weller, F.Armstrong - Chimica Inorganica - Zanichelli (2012), 2nd Ed. on the 5th english Ed.
2) G. Rayner-Canham, T. Overton - Chimica Inorganica Descrittiva - EdiSES (2017)
3) The 'slides' shown at lesson (available from the web site Ariel


Prerequisites [optional]
General Chemistry course

Assessment method
The exam is organized as written test consisting of 60 multiple choice questions and 6-7 exercises/questions of more general content to which the student has to respond in details. It is possible to bring the textbooks (nothing else). Students with a grade greater than or equal to 27 may ask for an oral exam that do not necessarily result in an improvement of the vote.

Language of instruction
Italian

Attendance Policy:
Mandatory

Mode of teaching:
Lessons with slides available on Ariel and exercises preparing for the written exam.

Website: https://ariel.unimi.it/