Inorganic Chemistry
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
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).
Expected learning outcomes
Students will 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. They will know the chemistry of the elements of the main groups and transition metals (limited to their binary compounds with non-metals).
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
year
The lesson will be recorded and made available to the student weekly as a mp4 file (recorded of the power point slides). Video and slides will be available to the student for the whole academic year. The teacher is available by request for meeting with the student(s) on the MSTeam platform
Course syllabus
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.
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.
Prerequisites for admission
To have taken the first year course of General Chemistry
Teaching methods
Lessons recorded as powerpoint video (mp4). The links to the videos will be available on Ariel together with the slides and all the material quoted in the lessons.
Teaching Resources
1) P.Atkins, T.Overton, J.Rourke, M.Weller, F.Armstrong - Chimica Inorganica - Zanichelli (2012), 2nd Ed. on the 5th english Eedition
2) G. Rayner-Canham, T. Overton - Chimica Inorganica Descrittiva - EdiSES (2017) on the 6th english edition
3) The 'slides' shown at lesson and other further reading material (available from the web site Ariel)
2) G. Rayner-Canham, T. Overton - Chimica Inorganica Descrittiva - EdiSES (2017) on the 6th english edition
3) The 'slides' shown at lesson and other further reading material (available from the web site Ariel)
Assessment methods and Criteria
At the end of the first semester (January) there will be the possibility to take an intermediate test (with the same rules of the exam described below) which, if passed, allows to take a second test at the end of the course (June) on the topics of the second semester , the passing of which will count as the full exam.
The exam online on the exam.net platform, 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.
The exam online on the exam.net platform, 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.
CHIM/03 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY - University credits: 8
Practicals: 32 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Proserpio Davide Maria
Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday 14.00-16.00 after e-mail appointment
My office, first floor, Building A, room 1042