610-142 Chemistry

Note

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Chemistry 610-141 or 610-161 or 610-121.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

On completion of 610-142 the student should have an understanding of: the reactivity of organic molecules; the structure and bonding of inorganic molecules; the nature of the solid state; the structure and reactivity of metal compounds.

In the practical component students should develop basic laboratory skills (observation, analytical techniques, report writing); oral communication skills; independent learning skills; an appreciation of the health and safety issues associated with the safe handling and disposal of laboratory chemicals.

The subject provides an introduction to: organic acids and bases; nucleophilic substitution reactions; elimination reactions; addition reactions; electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions; nucleophilic addition reactions; organic redox reactions; aspects of main group chemistry: structure and bonding in elements and compounds of groups 14-18; solutions and pH equilibria; intermolecular forces and extended solid state structures; redox reactions and electrochemistry; transition metal and coordination chemistry.

Assessment

A 3-hour written examination at the end of semester which represents 80% of the final assessment. Practical work is continuously assessed and short tests may be given during the semester. These together represent 20% of the final assessment. Practical work must be completed satisfactorily before credit can be granted for the subject.

Prescribed Texts

• Zumdahl, S, Chemical Principles. (3rd ed D C Heath 1997).
• McMurry J, Organic Chemistry. (4th ed Brooks/Cole 1997).