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.

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
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Completed with the final exam. The lowest accepted grade (1/5) requires 50% of the points.
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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

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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.

Teaching