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CHM303Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Inorganic Chemistry Iii

This course provides an overview of the physical and chemical properties of elements in the periodic table, focusing on extraction and purification of metals. It highlights the chemical properties of representative elements and their industrial applications. The course also discusses transition and inner transition elements, including their coordination properties and bonding theories. An introduction to radioactivity is also presented, covering the instability of heavy elements.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Inorganic ChemistryTransition ElementsCoordination CompoundsRadioactivityMetallurgy

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Periodic Table

2

Representative Elements

3

Transition Elements

4

Coordination Chemistry

5

Metallurgy

6

Radioactivity

Total Topics6 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 (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

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Written Assessment

Final Examination

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Written Assessment

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Industry Applications

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Chemical ManufacturingMiningMaterials ScienceEnvironmental RemediationNuclear Energy

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Chemistry of the Representative Elements

3h

Unit 1: Hydrogen, Groups 1 and 2

3 study hours
  • •Study hydrogen occurrence, position in the periodic table, and properties.
  • •Review reactions with oxygen and water.
  • •Understand the chemistry of Group 1 and 2 elements.
Week
2

Module 1: Chemistry of the Representative Elements

3h

Unit 2: Boron

3 study hours
  • •Examine the chemical properties of boron.
  • •Study the structure and reactions of boron halides and diborane.
  • •Understand the properties of boron trioxide and boric acid.
Week
3

Module 1: Chemistry of the Representative Elements

3h

Unit 3: Carbon and Silicon

3 study hours
  • •Compare the chemistry of carbon and silicon.
  • •Study the properties of their hydrides, halides, and oxides.
  • •Understand the formation of organic compounds.
Week
4

Module 1: Chemistry of the Representative Elements

3h

Unit 4: Nitrogen and Phosphorus

3 study hours
  • •Examine the chemistry of nitrogen and phosphorus.
  • •Study the properties of their hydrides, halides, oxides, and oxoacids.
  • •Understand the uses of Group 15 elements.
Week
5

Module 1: Chemistry of the Representative Elements

3h

Unit 5: Oxygen and Sulphur

3 study hours
  • •Compare the chemistry of oxygen and sulphur.
  • •Study the properties of their hydrides, halides, and oxides.
  • •Understand the formation of sulphites, sulphates, and other oxoanions.
Week
6

Module 1: Chemistry of the Representative Elements

3h

Unit 6: Halogens

3 study hours
  • •Study the chemistry of the halogens.
  • •Understand their properties as oxidizing agents.
  • •Review reactions with water and alkali.
  • •Study the uses of halogens.
Week
7

Module 1: Chemistry of the Representative Elements

3h

Unit 7: Chemistry of the Noble Gases (Group 18)

3 study hours
  • •Study the discovery, occurrence, and isolation of noble gases.
  • •Understand their general characteristics.
  • •Review their uses.
Week
8

Module 1: Chemistry of the Representative Elements

3h

Unit 8: Compounds of Noble Gases

3 study hours
  • •Examine the compounds of noble gases, focusing on xenon.
  • •Study the structure and bonding in xenon compounds.
  • •Understand the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory.
Week
9

Module 2: Transition Elements

3h

Unit 1: Nature and Chemistry of Transition Elements

3 study hours
  • •Study the electron configuration and general characteristics of transition metals.
  • •Understand the periodic trends in their properties.
  • •Review atomic radii, ionization energy, and electronegativity.
Week
10

Module 2: Transition Elements

3h

Unit 2: General Reactivity

3 study hours
  • •Examine the general reactivity of transition metals.
  • •Study their oxidation states, complex formation, color, and magnetic properties.
  • •Understand their catalytic properties and formation of interstitial compounds.
Week
11

Module 2: Transition Elements

3h

Unit 3: Inner-Transition Elements

3 study hours
  • •Study the general characteristics of inner-transition elements.
  • •Understand their electron configuration, atomic radius, oxidation states, and complexation behavior.
  • •Review their occurrence, extraction, and uses.
Week
12

Module 3: Coordination Chemistry, Bonding Theories and Radioactivity

3h

Unit 1: Introduction to Coordination Chemistry

3 study hours
  • •Study the classification of ligands and bonding theories in coordination compounds.
  • •Understand Werner's coordination theory and valence bond theory.
Week
13

Module 3: Coordination Chemistry, Bonding Theories and Radioactivity

3h

Unit 2: B o n d i n g Theories and Radioactivity

3 study hours
  • •Examine ligand and crystal field theories.
  • •Study molecular orbital theory and its differences from valence bond theory.
  • •Understand the characteristics of radioactivity and types of radiation.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create a detailed study schedule allocating time for each module and unit

2

Review all In-Text Questions (ITQs) and Self-Assessment Questions (SAQs) thoroughly

3

Practice applying crystal field theory to predict the properties of coordination compounds

4

Focus on understanding Ellingham diagrams and their application in metallurgy

5

Memorize key reactions and processes for extraction and purification of metals

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