James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

CH2210 - Syntheses and Mechanism in Inorganic Chemistry

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to provide a foundation for the varying chemistry of the elements in the periodic table. Topics in this subject include: the chemistry of s- and p- block elements, coordination chemistry of the transition metals (d- block) and of the lanthanoids (f-block). The subject will also explore the kinetics and mechanism of inorganic reactions, the magnetic properties of metal compounds and spectroscopic techniques used in the characterisation of these compounds.

Learning Outcomes

• describe the chemistry of main block and lanthanoid elements
• explain the physical and chemical behaviour of transition metal complexes
• apply knowledge of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics to the stability of transition metal complexes
• discuss the important mechanistic pathways for inorganic reactions
• employ basic synthetic methodology to produce and characterise typical inorganic compounds

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Assumed Knowledge:  First year chemistry

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CH2101, CH3101

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