- Docente: Stefano Corrà
- Credits: 10
- SSD: CHIM/03
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Stefano Corrà (Modulo 1) Stefano Stagni (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Rimini
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Chemistry and Technologies for the Environment and Materials (cod. 8514)
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from Feb 18, 2025 to Jun 04, 2025
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from Feb 18, 2025 to Jun 03, 2025
Learning outcomes
The course aims at consolidating the concepts of atomic structure, periodic properties and deepen the knowledge of chemical bonds of all types (covalent, metallic, ionic) within inorganic compounds.
Numerical problems and exercises, along with laboratory practice will be used to apply the theoretical knowledge on the nature and characteristics of coordination compounds, on their properties and applications. The experimental work will be primarily focused on learning the main preparative techniques of coordination metals derivatives, linking the reactivity with the oxidation state of the metal and to understand their spectroscopic properties.
Course contents
Prerequisites: Atomic structure and atomic orbitals. Origin of the periodic properties of the elements. Ability to write chemical reactions; understanding of the equilibrium concepts, both homogeneous and heterogeneous. Knowledge of the chemical geometries and bonding properties of given chemical compounds. Thermodynamic concepts and spontaneous reactions. Basic laboratory skills: solution preparations, quantitative determination of reagent and product masses and reaction yields.
Contents: the periodic chart and the atomic properties of the elements. Symmetry and use of the point group symmetry. Bonding models in Inorganic Chemistry: A) Ionic compounds B) covalent bond: valence bond and molecular orbital theory.
General properties of transition elements. The coordination chemistry: A) bonding, spectra and magnetism; B) Reactions, kinetics and mechanisms. The coordination numbers: octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar complexes. The low oxidation states and the organometallic compouds. The organometallic chemistry: reactions of carbonyl and olefine complexes. Laboratory activities and tutorials will provide support to class activities, aimed at reinforce knowledge on the chemical properties of elements. Lab activity will also provide skills and competencies in synthesizing inorganic and coordination compounds.
Readings/Bibliography
CHIMICA INORGANICA - P. ATKINS; T. OVERTON; J. ROURKE; M. WELLER; F. ARMSTRONG -Zanichelli
CHIMICA INORGANICA - J.E. HUHEEY; E.A. KEITER; R.L. KEITER - Piccin
Teaching methods
Teaching methods include: lectures, exercises and laboratory experiments. Exercises on molecular models and geometry, isomerism as well as reactions are functional to prepare the laboratory experiments. Course lectures are integrated with laboratory activities to complement theoretical concepts with practical skills and appropriate laboratory practices.
The laboratory activities are mandatory.
Every student will provide reports on the lab experiences and results will be discussed.
Assessment methods
Assessment of the learning outcomes is carried out by a written test and an oral exam. The test, which includes problems, exercises and open answers, is passed with a score equal or higher than 18/30. During the course, examples of problems and questions similar to those of the final exam are provided. Access to oral exam is possible after passing the written test. Oral exam is aimed at evaluating the ability to correlate the nature and composition of inorganic compounds with their physico-chemical properties. The final mark takes into consideration both theoretical and laboratory competences (with a contribution of 75% e 25%, respectively).
The final written test can be replaced by two tests taken during the course (one at about half of the program and the other at the end of the program). The average score of the two tests provides the final written mark.
Registration to the written and oral exams is required through “Alma Esami” web platform, in observation to the stated deadlines.
The attendance of at least 75% of the laboratory experiences is mandatory to take the final exam.
Teaching tools
Blackboard and PowerPoint presentations for lectures. Documents and slides shown are available to students on AMS Campus. Experimental activities are planned in teaching laboratories; workplace with basic instruments and glassware is assigned to each student.
Office hours
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See the website of Stefano Stagni