Prerequisites for Module
Structure and bonding, electron configuration (AS1002 or equivalent).
Corequisite Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Precluded Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Aims of Module
To introduce students to molecular orbital theory, molecular geometries and the properties of s- and p-block elements.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Apply the concepts of chemical bonding to the structures of compounds of the main group elements.
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Explain periodic and group trends in chemical properties of s- and p- block elements.
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Explain and describe the chemistry of selected p-group elements.
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Indicative Module Content
Molecular orbital theory: energy level diagrams for homonuclear and heteronuclear diatomic species, electron occupancy of orbitals, bond order, paramagnetism. Molecular shapes, hybridisation, spatial arrangement of hybrid orbitals, lone pairs and bond pairs, deviations from theoretical bond angles.
| Comparison of the chemical properties of the period 3 elements, acid base properties of the oxides and hydroxides, trends in chemical behaviour of the hydrides, variation in the properties of halides.
Group trends: group valencies, trends in chemical behaviour, inert pair effects, catenation, reducing and oxidising states, a typical behaviour of the first member of the group, detailed chemistry and industrial applications of selected elements of groups 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Assessment
| 2 | Tutorials/Case Studies
| 11 |
Directed Study
| | Directed Study
| 80 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 57 |
Mode of Delivery
This module is delivered by open/distance learning.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Examination | 1,2,3
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The examination is closed book.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | SHRIVER, D.F. AND ATKINS, P.W., 2006. Inorganic Chemistry 4th ed. Oxford University Press.
| | 2. | Cox,P.A.,2004, Inorganic Chemistry, 2nd Edition, Taylor & Francis
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