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CHM291 Sciences 2 Units intermediate

Practical Manual Inorganic Chemistry III

This course, Practical Inorganic Chemistry III, is designed to expose students to the major reactions of transition elements through hands-on practical sessions. The course consists of nine practical experiments, some of which are divided into multiple parts. Students will learn about precipitation reactions, transitional properties of d-block elements, and the chemistry of various elements like vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, and copper. Laboratory safety regulations are emphasized to ensure a safe learning environment.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Inorganic ChemistryTransition ElementsPrecipitation ReactionsRedox ReactionsCoordination Compounds

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
Basic Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Precipitation Reactions

2

Transitional Properties of D-Block Elements

3

Chemistry of Vanadium

4

Chemistry of Chromium

5

Chemistry of Manganese

6

Redox Reactions of Iron

7

Coordination Compounds

8

Ligand Changes in Coordination Compounds

9

Synthesis of Coordination Compounds

Total Topics9 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

CHM101

CHM102

CHM201

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Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review the laboratory safety regulations thoroughly before the practical exam.

2

Practice writing ionic equations for precipitation and redox reactions.

3

Create a table summarizing the different oxidation states and colors of vanadium, chromium, and manganese compounds.

4

Work through the calculations for the analysis of iron tablets and double salts, paying attention to stoichiometry.

5

Understand the principles of coordination compound formation and ligand exchange reactions.

6

Review the experimental procedures for the synthesis of potassium tris-oxalatoferrate(III)trihydrate and chloropentaaminecobalt(III)chloride.

7

Focus on understanding the reactions involved in each experiment and the reasons for the observed color changes.

8

Practice answering the questions at the end of each experiment to test your understanding of the concepts.

9

Pay attention to the role of each reagent in the experiments and the reaction conditions required for each reaction.

10

Create concept maps linking the different experiments and the underlying chemical principles.