Principles of general chemistry
The VSEPR model.
Relationships between macroscopic and microscopic properties of matter
Chemical equilibria in solution
Coordination chemistry
The chemical bond in coordination compounds.
The electronic spectra
Mechanisms of inorganic reactions.
General remarks on bioinorganic chemistry and on metals in medicine.
Gillespie Il modello VSEPR
Atkins Shriver, Chimica Inorganica.
Learning Objectives
Pointing out of several concepts of general Chemistry and inorganic Chemistry. Principles of Coordination Chemistry. Some laboratory experiences regarding, upon others, synthesis and characterization of some coordination compounds.
Prerequisites
Courses required: none
Courses recommended: General and Inorganic Chemistry, General and Inorganic Laboratory.
Teaching Methods
Total number of hours for Lectures (hours): 32
Total number of hours for Laboratory-field practice : 24
Type of Assessment
Oral exam.
Course program
Basic principles of general and inorganic chemistry; chemical formulas, Nomenclature. The chemical bond and its models. Chemical reactivity. The equilibrium. Reaction kinetics. The VSEPR model. Macroscopic and microscopic properties of matter. Equilibria in solution. Water. Acid base reactions and theories. Precipitation of poorly soluble salts. Complex formation reactions. HSAB theory. Redox reactions.
Inorganic chemistry
Coordination chemistry. Structural aspects. The chemical bond in coordination compounds. The electronic spectra. Magnetic properties. Reaction mechanisms in inroganci reactions.
Some general remarks on bioinorganic chemistry. Metals in medicine.
Laboratory practice through a number of experiences mainly aimed to the synthesis and characterisation of a few representative coordination compounds.