61618 INORGANIC AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
97	61618 	S2  	D 	INORGANIC & PHYSICAL CHEM 	1.00

Contents

• Staffing
• Pre-requisite(s)
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

61611

RATIONALE:

This unit provides a basic coverage of topics in inorganic chemistry
and physical chemistry relevant to students pursuing degrees in
science.

SYNOPSIS:

Topics covered will be bonding theory, the periodic table, inorganic
chemistry and coordination chemistry.  The physical chemistry topics
of phase equilibria, colligative properties, acid base theory,
solubility and electrochemistry will also be covered.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Describe the bonding involved in simple and complex structures.
   
2. Describe the chemistry of elements based on periodicity.
   
3. Identify cations and anions and the various oxidation states of
   elements.
   
4. Apply the IUPAC rules to correctly name a given co-ordination
   compound.
   
5. Describe the nature of bonding and structures in co-ordination
   compounds.
   
6. Use phase diagrams for one and two component systems.
   
7. Describe colligative effects on boiling point elevation and
   freezing point depression and osmotic pressures.
   
8. Calculate ionic concentrations based on acid base theory.
   
9. Use solubility diagrams and Ksp values.
   
10. Use the Nernst equation to calculate cell potentials.
    

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Bonding Theory, s, p, d orbitals and structure                        10.00

Periodicity - a survey of main group elements,                        10.00

Inorganic Chemistry - chemistry of specific elements                  20.00
anion and cation identification.

Co-ordination chemistry, compounds, nomenclature                      10.00
stereochemistry, isomerism, ligand linkage.

Equilibria in Electrolytes - salt effects, common ion                 5.00
effects.

Phase Rule - one component systems, two component                     10.00
systems.

Colligative properties, Raoults Law, fractional                       5.00
distillation, boiling point elevation, freezing point
depression, osmotic pressure.

Acid Base Theory, Ka and weak acids, Kb and                           10.00
weak bases.

Solubility concepts - Ostwald solubility diagrams,                    10.00
solubility products, solubility of salts.

Redox Theory, Nernst equation, cell potentials,                       10.00
potentiometric titration.

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

Rock, P.A. 1991, General Chemistry, 3rd edn, Freeman.

61618 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Practical Manual. J Lindquist
USQ 1994.

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Atkins, P.W. 1992, Elements of Physical Chemistry Oxford.

Bowser, J.R. 1993, Inorganic Chemistry, Brooks/Cole.

Cotton, F.A. & Wilkinson G. 1991, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry,
Interscience, 5th edn.

Krauskopf, K.B. 1979, Introduction to Geochemistry, 2nd edn, McGraw-Hill.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Lectures                                      	28
Tutorials/Workshops                           	12
Laboratory or Practical Classes               	42
Report Writing                                	25
Private Study                                 	60
Examinations                                  	3

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL
1   S              WEEKLY    WEEKLY PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENTS              40.00     N
2   S              END S2    3-HR CLOSED BOOK EXAMINATION              60.00     N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    Students are required to participate actively in at least 80% of
     the practical/tutorial classes in this unit.
2    A satisfactory standard must be achieved in  each of the
     assessments to obtain a passing grade.
3    Written reports on practical work must be submitted within one
     teaching week (normally 7 days) after completion of the practical
     work.
In accordance with University policy and Guidelines,
i     an Examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an
      assignment in extenuating circumstances;
ii    no assignments will be accepted for assessment purposes
      after assignments or model solutions have been released
      except in extenuating circumstances;
iii   assignments submitted after the due date without any
      extenuating circumstances will attract a penalty of at
      most 20% of the assignment mark for each working day
      late;
iv    students who submit an assignment after the due date and
      wish to claim extenuating circumstances, must provide
      documentary evidence with the assignment explaining
      the circumstances;
v     the unit examiner shall consider a claim for extenuating
      circumstances and decide on the outcome;
vi    the decision of the Dean shall be final in any dispute
      that may arise in the implementation of these guidelines.