Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | CHEM111 Introductory Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Code | CHEM111 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof HC Aspinall Chemistry Hca@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of the underlying principles of the chemistry of the main group elements and to give them an appreciation of the importance of this chemistry in everyday life. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Understanding of the periodic table as an underlying framework for understanding the chemistry of the main group elements |
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(LO2) Understanding of the crystal structures of metals and simple ionic solids |
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(LO3) Understanding of Lewis acid-Lewis base interactions |
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(LO4) Understanding of Bronsted-Lowry acid-base concepts |
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(LO5) Understanding of systematic chemistry of halides, hydrides and oxides of the main group elements |
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(LO6) Understanding of the basic techniques required for the preparation and analysis of simple inorganic compounds |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Planning and time-management associated with practical work |
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(S3) Report writing |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Theory content will be presented asynchronously in short lecture recordings and reinforced by work set in weekly face-to-face problem classes. The theory content will be chosen to illustrate the relevance of main group inorganic chemistry to everyday life e.g. materials used in electronics. Material covered in this module will be explicitly linked to material from other modules e.g. bonding theories and VSEPR rules taught in CHEM 130. The practical component of CHEM 111 will be taught throughout Semester 1. The emphasis will be on key practical skills NOT on reinforcing particular chemical knowledge, and so the skills of practical chemistry will be presented in a unified way. Laboratory Work: 33 hours a week |
Syllabus |
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1. Atomic structure and periodicity |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
10 |
33 |
20 |
63 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 87 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Online test Class test 1 There is no resit opportunity. | 10 | |||||
Online Test class test 3 This is a compulsory component i.e. it must be passed in order to pass the module. There is a resit opportunity | 45 | |||||
Online test. Class test 2 There is no resit opportunity. | 10 | |||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Laboratory work Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. There is no re-sit opportunity for this component but there are multiple opportunities for a student to catch up on missed experime | 35 |