This class is a possible elective for students on Maths-based degrees, as it does not conflict with compulsory Mathematics/STAMS classes.
Details are given in good faith, but this class and its code or timetable may be subject to change or cancellation.
For further information on this class please contact The Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry (external link)
Core Details
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Credits | 10 |
Description
Inorganic Chemistry
Chemical periodicity and the Periodic Table. Shapes of covalent molecules based on VSEPR method. Chemistry of hydrogen. Chemical properties of water. Solid state packing of spheres, metallic structures, ionic bonding and ionic structures, close packing of spheres, radius ratio, energetics of ionic interaction, lattice energy. Group 1–7 elements - properties and reactions.
Spectroscopy
Introduction. The spectrum of electromagnetic radiation. Pictorial description of the interaction of different types of radiation with matter, types of transition, energy states, etc. Philosophy of chemical analysis - selectivity, sensitivity, difference between precision and accuracy.
Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy. Beer's Law. Applications of Quantitative Spectroscopy. Direct uv-vis spectrophotometry and spectrophotometric titrations. Interaction of infrared radiation with covalent bonds. Stretching and bending vibrations of simple molecules. Interpretation of useful regions of the infrared spectrum. Salient features of infrared spectra of simple organic molecules. Use of infrared spectra to identify functional groups and applications, i.e. follow reaction paths. Brief description of techniques for obtaining spectra of solids, liquids and gases. Brief description of how an infrared instrument operates.
Introduction to NMR Spectroscopy. Nuclei as mini magnets absorbing radio frequency energy in a magnetic field. Isotopomers. Identification of different types of carbon atom and hence expected number of 13C signals. Interpretation of simple 13C NMR spectra and application to lead to elucidation of structural features.