Inorganic Chemistry

A.Y. 2023/2024
8
Max ECTS
80
Overall hours
SSD
CHIM/03
Language
Italian
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
The student will be able to recognize the symmetry of simple molecules and apply the theory of groups to find the molecular vibrations IR and Raman active and apply the qualitative theory of the molecular orbital QTMO with the construction of an interaction diagram. To know the main structural types of the solid state compounds not only according to the sphere packing models but also using concept of underlying net. To have a broader understanding of Acid-Base theories including Hard-Soft acid-base models. In electrochemistry will be able to draw Frost diagrams and discuss Pourbaix and Ellingham diagrams. The periodic trends of the chemical properties and the reactivity of the compounds of the elements of the main groups and of the transition metals (limited to their binary compounds with nonmetals) will thus be discussed according to the most up-to-date views of inorganic chemistry.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
year
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
Prerequisites for admission
To have taken the first year course of General Chemistry
Teaching methods
Lecture-style lessons.
Copy of the slides presented during the lectures together with all the material quoted in the lessons will be available on Ariel
Teaching Resources
1) M.Weller, T.Overton, J.Rourke, F.Armstrong - Inorganic Chemistry - Oxford University Press (2018), 7th english Edition
2) G. Rayner-Canham, T. Overton - Chimica Inorganica Descrittiva - EdiSES (2017) on the 6th english edition
3) G. Rayner-Canham - The Periodic Table, Past, Present, Future - (2020) available online from the university catalogue Minerva
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 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
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday 14.00-16.00 after e-mail appointment
My office, ground floor, Building A, room R35