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Introductory Inorganic Chemistry

This course introduces fundamental concepts in inorganic chemistry, focusing on the periodic table and the properties of elements. It explores the historical development of the periodic table, electronic configurations, atomic radii, ionization energy, and electronegativity. The course also covers hydrogen, alkali metals, and alkaline earth metals, including their properties, reactions, and uses. Students will gain a solid foundation in inorganic chemistry principles and their applications.

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150h

Study Time

13

Weeks

12h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Periodic TableInorganic ChemistryElectronic ConfigurationAlkali MetalsHydrogen

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Periodic Table Development

2

Modern Periodic Law

3

Electronic Configuration

4

Atomic and Ionic Radii

5

Ionization Energy

6

Electronegativity

7

Hydrogen Chemistry

8

Alkali Metals

9

Alkaline Earth Metals

10

Chemical Bonding

11

Thermal Stability

Total Topics11 topics

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This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (5 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments (TMAs)

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Written Assessment

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

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Written Assessment

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (FBQ)

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Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Periodic Table

2h

Unit 1: Periodic Table

2 study hours

•Read the unit introduction to understand the importance of the periodic table.
•Study the contributions of Dobereiner, Chancourtois, and Newlands.
•Understand Mendeleev's periodic law and its significance.
•Complete Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) questions.

Week

2

Module 1: Periodic Table

2h

Unit 2: Modern Periodic Law

2 study hours

•Define the modern periodic law and its implications.
•Learn about the long form of the periodic table.
•Practice nomenclature of elements with Z > 100 using IUPAC rules.
•Attempt all self-assessment exercises.

Week

3

Module 1: Periodic Table

2h

Unit 3: Electronic Configuration

2 study hours

•Study the rules governing electron filling in orbitals (Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, Hund's rule).
•Practice writing electronic configurations for various elements.
•Understand how electronic configuration relates to element blocks (s, p, d, f).
•Review examples in the unit.

Week

4

Module 1: Periodic Table

2h

Unit 4: Atomic Radius

2 study hours

•Define atomic radii and its different types (covalent, van der Waals, metallic, ionic).
•Identify factors affecting atomic radii (principal quantum number, effective nuclear charge).
•Analyze periodicity in atomic radii across periods and down groups.
•Work through examples in the unit.

Week

5

Module 1: Periodic Table

2h

Unit 5: Ionization Energy

2 study hours

•Define ionization energy and understand its trends.
•Identify factors affecting ionization energy (atomic size, nuclear charge).
•Analyze periodicity in ionization energy across periods and down groups.
•Review examples and complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

6

Module 1: Periodic Table

4h

Unit 6: Electron Affinity

2 study hours

•Define electron affinity and its trends.
•Identify factors affecting electron affinity (atomic radius, nuclear charge, electronic configuration).
•Analyze periodicity in electron affinity across periods and down groups.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Unit 7: Electronegativity

2 study hours

•Define electronegativity and its different scales (Pauling, Mulliken-Jaffe, Alfred-Rochow).
•Understand periodicity in electronegativity.
•Practice applying electronegativity concepts to predict bond polarity.
•Review examples and complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

7

Module 2: Hydrogen

2h

Unit 1: Hydrogen

2 study hours

•Study the position of hydrogen in the periodic table and its isotopes.
•Differentiate between ortho and para hydrogen.
•Understand the properties of deuterium and tritium.
•Complete Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) questions.

Week

8

Module 2: Hydrogen

4h

Unit 2: Manufacture of Hydrogen

2 study hours

•Learn about different methods for hydrogen manufacture (chemical, electrolysis).
•Study the properties and uses of hydrogen.
•Understand the role of hydrogen in fuel cells.
•Review examples in the unit.

Unit 3: Ion and Salt-like Hydride

2 study hours

•Study the types of hydrides: ionic, covalent, and metallic.
•Understand the properties and formation of each type of hydride.
•Review examples and complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

9

Module 2: Hydrogen

2h

Unit 4: Hydrogen Bonding

2 study hours

•Define hydrogen bonding and its types (intermolecular, intramolecular).
•Understand the effects of hydrogen bonding on boiling point, melting point, and water solubility.
•Study the polarizing power of H+.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

10

Module 3: General Physical and Chemical Characteristics

4h

Unit 1: General Physical and Chemical Characteristics of the Alkaline Metals

2 study hours

•Study the occurrence, extraction, and uses of alkali metals.
•Understand the physical properties of alkali metals (atomic size, density, ionization energy).
•Review examples in the unit.

Unit 2: Compounds of Alkali Metals

2 study hours

•Study the types of oxides formed by alkali metals and their reactions.
•Understand the formation and properties of sulphides, hydrides, and carbides.
•Analyze the thermal stability of alkali metal salts.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

11

Module 3: General Physical and Chemical Characteristics

4h

Unit 3: Solvation of Alkaline Metal Ions

2 study hours

•Understand the solvation of alkali metal ions and their behavior in solution.
•Study the solutions of alkali metals in liquid ammonia.
•Learn about the complexation behavior of alkali metals.
•Review examples in the unit.

Unit 4: Alkaline Earth Metals

2 study hours

•Study the anomalous nature of lithium and its differences from other alkali metals.
•Understand the reasons for lithium's unique properties.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

12

Module 3: General Physical and Chemical Characteristics

4h

Unit 4: Alkaline Earth Metals

2 study hours

•Study the occurrence, extraction, and uses of alkaline earth metals.
•Understand the physical properties of alkaline earth metals.
•Review examples in the unit.

Unit 5: Reactivity of Alkaline Earth Metals

2 study hours

•Study the reactivity of alkaline earth metals with oxygen, water, and acids.
•Understand the thermal stability of oxysalts.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

13

Module 3: General Physical and Chemical Characteristics

4h

Unit 6: Complexing Behaviour of Alkaline Earth Metals

4 study hours

•Study the complexation behavior of alkaline earth metals.
•Understand the anomalous nature of beryllium.
•Review examples and complete self-assessment exercises.
•Prepare for final examinations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed concept maps linking periodic trends (Units 4-7) to element properties.

2

Practice writing electronic configurations (Unit 3) for elements and ions weekly.

3

Review the reactions of hydrogen, alkali metals, and alkaline earth metals (Modules 2 and 3) and create flashcards.

4

Focus on understanding the factors affecting thermal stability of salts (Unit 13) and practice predicting decomposition products.

5

Work through all self-assessment exercises and TMAs, focusing on areas of weakness.

6

Allocate specific study hours each week for reviewing key concepts and practicing problem-solving.

7

Create a study group to discuss challenging concepts and share notes.

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