School Of Science And HealthInorganic Chemistry 2Western Sydney University Unit Code: 300230.2
Discipline: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
A demonstrated understanding of and competence with basic chemical principles including SI units, chemical symbols, formulas and equation, nomenclature, stoichiometry, the mole concept, bonding, molecular shape and polarity, states and properties of matter, thermodynamics, equilibria, acids and bases, pH and electrochemistry, to a standard equivalent to that presented in Chemistry 1 (or equivalent). An understanding of basic organic chemistry, particularly functional groups, their structures and properties, will be advantageous.
Equivalent Units
14247 - Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, 300545 - Coordination Chemistry, CH206A - Chemistry 2.2, J2758 - Inorganic Chemistry 2
Prerequisite
300224 Chemistry 1 OR 300554 Principles of Chemistry
About this Unit
This unit is replaced by 300899 - Inorganic Chemistry from 2013. Students studying at Campbelltown campus should refer to 300545 - Coordination Chemistry. This unit develops students' knowledge and comprehension of fundamental inorganic chemistry. A detailed introduction to co-ordination chemistry, discussing ligands, geometry, isomerism and oxidation states is provided, with particular emphasis on elements in the first transition series. Bonding in inorganic chemistry, solution chemistry, solid state chemistry, descriptive chemistry of representative main-group elements, and trends in the periodic table are also covered. Bioinorganic chemistry and some environmental aspects of inorganic chemistry are introduced. This unit also introduces students to many of the laboratory techniques and equipment that are used in this discipline.