Inorganic Chemistry I 1200-1ZMCHN1W5
This first part of the lecture in inorganic chemistry I, obligatory for all the students of the 5th semester of full-time studies, is devoted mainly to the presentation of the universal fundamentals of inorganic chemistry, that in the following course of this subject will allow one to understand the properties of selected elements and their compounds. The construction of the Periodic Table and the trends of the properties of the elements are discussed. The following topics are presented in more detail: the role of geometric and energetic atomic parameters as the factors determining the properties (including chemical reactivity) of substances, the significance of the strength and the nature of interatomic, interionic and intermolecular bonds, with possibilities of generalized classifications of the substances into structural types. Also, fundamental structural properties of ionic compounds, including ionic crystals are discussed. For the ions at different oxidation states the characteristics of the relevant redox processes are presented. The basic concepts of the structure of coordination compounds, including sandwich complexes, are further discussed. Furthemore, the interactions of ions with the solvent (extended for non-aqueous solvents) are described and the significant role of solvation is emphasized. The comparative classification of solvents is also introduced. As a next step towards the generalization of the nature of chemical bonds, the concept of hard and soft acids and bases is introduced. The above topics form the solid base for the presentation and discussion of the properties of selected elements and their compounds in the second part of this lecture ("Inorbanic Chemistry II") in summer semester.
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Learning outcomes
After completion of the course the student:
- reinforces the knowledge about the development of the classification systems of chemical elements
- is able to show the periodic variations of physical and chemical properties of the elements
- is able to correlate quantum-chemical description of atoms with their geometrical and energetic characteristics, essential for the properties of the substances
- is able to prove the effect of atomic/ionic radii and of electronic energy on the properties of the elements and their compounds, taking into account the recent concepts in this area
- gets to know various structural types of inorganic substances, including covalent, metallic, molecular and ionic crystals
- gets to know basic properties and theories of the structure of coordination compounds
- gets to know the description of redox equilibria in terms of appropriate diagrams, collecting the properties of inorganic compounds at various oxidation states of the elements
- understands the essence and importance of the solvation process for the thermodynamic state of the species in solution, is able to describe the ion-solvent interactions and gets to know comparative systems of classification of various solvents
- gets to know the concept and the application of the concept of hard and soft acids and bases (HSAB) to the description of the nature and stability of chemical bonds in inorganic substances
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Assessment criteria
The exam is written (5-6 open questions that require descriptive answers). The final grade is based on the arithmetic average of partial grades, at least 50% of the material must be mastered. The resit examination has the same form and method of assessment. Detailed, current exam requirements are sent to students after the last lecture in a given semester.
Participation in lectures is not compulsory, but recommended due to the factually advanced material.
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
1. A. Bielański, Podstawy chemii nieorganicznej, PWN, Warszawa 2002
2. L. Kolditz (Ed.), Chemia nieorganiczna, cz. 1, 2, PWN 1994 ( „Biblioteka Chemii”)
3. L. Pajdowski, Chemia ogólna, PWN, Warszawa 1998
4. J.D. Lee, Zwięzła chemia nieorganiczna PWN, Warszawa 1994
5. R. T. Sanderson, Prawo okresowości w chemii, WNT 1965
6. J. Dereń, J. Haber, R. Pampuch, Chemia ciała stałego, PWN 1977
7. M. Pourbaix, Wykłady z korozji elektrochemicznej, PWN 1978
8. J. Shorter, Analiza korelacyjna w chemii organicznej, PWN 1980
9. T. M. Krygowski, J. B. Czermiński, „Wiadomości Chemiczne”, 32 (1978) s. 597
10. W. Kołos, Chemia kwantowa, PWN 1978
11. N. N. Greenwood, A. Earnshaw, Chemistry of the Elements, Pergamon Press, Oxford-Toronto, 1984
12. B. Trémillon, Chemistry in Non-Aqueous Solvents, Reidel 1974
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