KEMA2140 Introduction to the Chemistry of Main Group Elements (4 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
Description
- fundamentals of molecular symmetry
- theories of covalent bonding (valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory)
- basics of main group (groups 1, 2 and 13-19) chemistry
Learning outcomes
Subject knowledge.
After successfully completing the course, the student
- is able to determine molecular symmetry (point group) from its structure.
- knows how molecular symmetry is applied in chemistry and in the description of covalent bonding in particular.
- is familiar with fundamental theories of covalent bonding.
- is able to describe covalent bonding in molecules using qualitative valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory.
- acquires an overview of main group chemistry (common compounds, their synthesis and uses).
Working life skills.
After successfully completing the course, the student
- knows the properties and commercial use of common inorganic compounds.
- is able to propose explain the chemical behaviour and physical properties of common inorganic compounds.
- knows the basics of scientific thinking and reasoning.
- gains experience in problem solving and learning new topics and building background.
Description of prerequisites
Recommended courses: KEMP1110 The World of Molecules, KEMP1120 Chemical Equilibrium and Energy, and KEMP1130 Basics in Inorganic Chemistry (or KEMP111, KEMP112, KEMP113 Basics in Chemistry 1, 2 and 3) or similar knowledge gained elsewhere.
Compulsory prerequisites
Study materials
- Weller, Mark; Overton, Tina, Rourke, Jonathan; Armstrong Fraser: Inorganic Chemistry, 7th edition (ISBN-13: 9780198768128), Oxford University Press, 2018, parts of chapters 2, 6 and 10-18
- Connelly, Neil G.; Damhus, Ture; Hartshorn, Richard M.; Hutton, Alan T. (Eds.): Nomenclature of Inorganic Chemistry: IUPAC Recommendations 2005 (ISBN-13: 9780854044382), RSC Publishing, 2005, parts of chapters 1-9
Completion methods
Method 1
Evaluation criteria:
Suoritetaan harjoitustehtävillä ja lopputentillä. Alimpaan hyväksyttyyn arvosanaan (1/5) tarvitaan 50% pisteistä.
Time of teaching:
Period 4
Select all marked parts
Method 2
Evaluation criteria:
Completed with the final exam. The lowest accepted grade (1/5) requires 50% of the points.
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (4 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:
Luentoja ja harjoituksia.
Teaching
3/15–5/20/2021 Lectures
5/20–5/20/2021 Final exam
6/7–6/7/2021 Retake final exam
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Exam (4 cr)
Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:
If you want to take the exam in English, please contact the teacher.