Inorganic Chemistry with Lab
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The goal of the course is to give a good knowledge in the field of inorganic chemistry and coordination chemistry, to show how to prepare, purify and characterize various coordination compounds.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will acquire a good knowledge in the field of inorganic chemistry and coordination chemistry.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Prerequisites for admission
Good knowledge in general chemistry
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam is written (two tests with a duration of 90 minutes each, the first on inorganic chemistry related to modulo "Chimica inorganica" and the second on coordination chemistry related to modulo "Laboratorio di Chimica inorganica"; each test corresponds to 50% of the final grade) with exercices and questions with open answer; its goal is to verify the knowledge of the student on the theoretical and experimental aspects of the course, in the field of inorganic chemistry and coordination chemistry.
Evaluation expressed in thirtieths.
Evaluation expressed in thirtieths.
Module: Inorganic chemistry
Course syllabus
1) Correlation between the electronic structure of atoms according to Slater, electronic levels and elements properties. Periodic characteristics. Electronegativity and polarizability. Binding energies. Solids. Periodicity in the distribution and preparation of elements. General aspects of metallurgic processes.
2) Characteristics of solvents and correlations between solubility and lattice energies in solids. Acids and bases. Superacids and superbases in non aqueous solvents. Soft and hard acids and bases. Oxoacids.
3) The Periodic table. Chemistry of the elements in groups 1,2, 11-18 and lanthanides: General and industrial aspects.
2) Characteristics of solvents and correlations between solubility and lattice energies in solids. Acids and bases. Superacids and superbases in non aqueous solvents. Soft and hard acids and bases. Oxoacids.
3) The Periodic table. Chemistry of the elements in groups 1,2, 11-18 and lanthanides: General and industrial aspects.
Teaching methods
Lectures are traditional.
6 CFU: 48 hours of traditional lectures
6 CFU: 48 hours of traditional lectures
Teaching Resources
Material given by the professor (Web site: http://ariel.unimi.it).
Suggested books: Basic inorganic chemistry (from Cotton and Wilkinson, John Wiley and sons); Chimica Inorganica (from Peter Atkins et al.; Zanichelli)
Suggested books: Basic inorganic chemistry (from Cotton and Wilkinson, John Wiley and sons); Chimica Inorganica (from Peter Atkins et al.; Zanichelli)
Module: Laboratory of inorganic chemistry
Course syllabus
Coordination chemistry: basic concepts, trans effect, crystal field theory. Introduction to metallorganic chemistry. Some industrial applications of homogeneous catalysis. Preparation, purification and characterization of coordination compounds of Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Mo, Cu, paying attention to safety rules, in order to learn: (i) how to carry out simple inorganic and metallorganic reactions; (ii) how to isolate and purify coordination compounds, in particular using crystallization and chromatography techniques; (iii) how to characterize coordination compounds, in particular by measuring the melting point, by using infrared, UV-visible and 1H NMR spectroscopies and magnetic susceptivity. Exercise in library to understand the rules for bibliographic research. Written exercises on coordination chemistry and metallorganic chemistry: magnetism of transition metal ions (high and low spin); the 18 electrons rule.
Teaching methods
There are traditional lectures ((2CFU: 16 h of traditional lectures), exercises (0.5 CFU, 8 h of exercices) and laboratory experiences (3.5 CFU, 56 h of laboratory).
Teaching Resources
Material given by the professor (Web site: http://ariel.unimi.it).
Suggested books:
Principles and Applications of Organotransition Metal Chemistry (authors: James P. Collman, Louis S. Hegedus, Jack R. Norton, Richard G. Finke)
Fundamental Transition Metal Organometallic Chemistry (author: Charles M. Lukehart)
Suggested books:
Principles and Applications of Organotransition Metal Chemistry (authors: James P. Collman, Louis S. Hegedus, Jack R. Norton, Richard G. Finke)
Fundamental Transition Metal Organometallic Chemistry (author: Charles M. Lukehart)
Module: Inorganic chemistry
CHIM/03 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Module: Laboratory of inorganic chemistry
CHIM/03 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY - University credits: 6
Practicals: 8 hours
Laboratories: 56 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Laboratories: 56 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
friday 13.30-16.30, appointment by e-mail
Studio Department of Chemistry