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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY: SOLID STATE AND P-BLOCK CHEMISTRY

Module code: CH322
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: CHEMISTRY
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	Overview
	(i) Type of crystalline solids: Covalent, Molecular, Ionic and Metallic solids. Unit cells and crystal structures. Packing of spheres, close packing, hexagonal and cubic packing. Holes in close packed structures. Structure of the most important ionic compounds (NaCl, CsCl, ZnS, rutile ABX3 solids �). Defects of solids (Frenkel and Schottky defects). Electronic structures of solids: conductivity, semiconductors, band theory (n- and p- type). Superconductivity. X-Ray diffraction, Chemical Analyses Techniques (CHN Analyses and Thermal Analyses). (ii) Chemistry of the p-block elements and compounds. Material covered includes: covalent bonding- Revision of determining the structure of molecules using Lewis Structures and VSEPR Theory, valence bond theory, hybridization and its relationship to structure, hypervalent compounds, the principle and examples of hard/soft and strong/weak Lewis acids and bases. General trends among the p-block elements and compounds. Frost diagrams and phase diagrams. The elemental structures of carbon, silicon, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen and sulphur. A brief overview of the chemistry and compounds of Group 13- 18.

Overview

(i) Type of crystalline solids: Covalent, Molecular, Ionic and Metallic solids. Unit cells and crystal structures. Packing of spheres, close packing, hexagonal and cubic packing. Holes in close packed structures. Structure of the most important ionic compounds (NaCl, CsCl, ZnS, rutile ABX3 solids �). Defects of solids (Frenkel and Schottky defects). Electronic structures of solids: conductivity, semiconductors, band theory (n- and p- type). Superconductivity. X-Ray diffraction, Chemical Analyses Techniques (CHN Analyses and Thermal Analyses).

(ii) Chemistry of the p-block elements and compounds. Material covered includes: covalent bonding- Revision of determining the structure of molecules using Lewis Structures and VSEPR Theory, valence bond theory, hybridization and its relationship to structure, hypervalent compounds, the principle and examples of hard/soft and strong/weak Lewis acids and bases. General trends among the p-block elements and compounds. Frost diagrams and phase diagrams. The elemental structures of carbon, silicon, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen and sulphur. A brief overview of the chemistry and compounds of Group 13- 18.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Discuss and explain aspects of the physical and chemical properties of p-Block elements/compounds; Apply bonding theories to predict the shapes and structures of p-Block elements/compounds; Explain aspects of Group Trends in the p-Block; Discuss and describe the different types of crystalline solids and their structures; Understand the electronic properties of solids; Determine the composition of a inorganic solid using analyses techniques.

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Assessment

Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
Continuous Assessment detail(s): Comprises of laboratory practical classes, taught workshops and take home assignments. Online replacements of the laboratory/practical classes will be provided in the case of departmental/ lab class closure.

Assessment type	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment	30%
University scheduled written examination	70%	90 minutes
Other	0%
Total	100%	90 minutes

Pass standard: 40%
Could the result of this module be capped? No
The pass standard is 40%, subject to a minimum mark of 40% in the continuous assessment work. The module mark will be capped at 35% in cases where a student does not pass the continuous assessment component of the module (ie. continuous assessment mark of less than 40%). Students who obtain an �E capped� mark who choose to re-sit the written exam in August cannot improve their module mark, which will remain capped at 35% (35% is within the compensation threshold). Students who obtain an �F capped� mark who choose to re-sit the written exam in August can improve their module mark to a maximum of 35%, ie. the module mark is capped at 35% (35% is within the compensation threshold). NOTE: Students should familiarise themselves with the Departmental Rules & Regulations outlined in the 3rd year manual.
Penalties: There is no option to repeat the continuous assessment component of the module within the same period of study.

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes There is an opportunity to re-sit the written examination within the same period of study, ie. Autumn. The continuous assessment mark is carried forward to the Autumn examination. Please refer to assessment rules. A student who does not pass a module may repeat the module or a suitable substitute module in a subsequent academic year. If a module has been modified or discontinued, a student may take an alternative module. University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

Autumn Supplementals/Resits

	Pre-Requisites
	CH202, CH204/CH224

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