CM2516: SHAPES, PROPERTIES AND REACTIONS OF MOLECULES (2015-2016)

This course investigates some key areas of inorganic chemistry. An introduction to simple crystal structure types is given and important solid state materials such as high temperature superconductors, photocatalysts and zeolites are described. The concept of symmetry is introduced. Redox chemistry is developed in terms of Latimer, Frost and Ellingham diagrams: their applications in modern technology and industry are emphasised, including batteries, fuel cells, corrosion, electrolysis and water purification. The key properties of transition metal complexes - shapes, colours and magnetism are described and analysed in terms of crystal field theory. Laboratory experiments are closely tied to the lecture materials.

• One of CM1020 Chemistry for the Life Sciences 1 (Passed) or CM1021 Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 1 (Passed) or CM1023 Chemistry for Physical Sciences I (Distance) (Passed) or KL107O Chemistry for Physical Sciences I (Passed)
• One of CM1510 Chemistry 1b: Applications (Passed) or CM1511 Chemistry 1b: Applications (Passed) or CM1512 Chemistry for the Life Sciences 2 (Passed) or CM1513 Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 2 (Passed) or CM1523 Chemistry for Physical Sciences II (Distance) (Passed) or KL158S Chemistry for Physical Sciences II (Passed)
• Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
• Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

• CM2518 Shapes, Properties and Reactions of Molecules (Distance) (Studied)