Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 2

This subject is not offered in 2012.

One of

• 610-220 Organic Chemistry (prior to 2009)
• 610-221 Organic & Bio-organic Chemistry (prior to 2009)

Students who have completed any one of the following may not gain credit for this subject

• 610-210 Light, Matter & Chemical Change A (prior to 2009)
• 610-211 Light, Matter & Chemical Change B (prior to 2009)
• 610-240 Inorganic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry A (prior to 2009)
• 610-241 Inorganic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry B (prior to 2009)
• CHEM20014 Organic & Physical Chemistry 2
• CHEM20021 Physical Chemistry 2
• CHEM20022 Organic Chemistry 2
• CHEM20023 Inorganic Chemistry 2
• CHEM20024 Organic & Inorganic Chemistry 2

The subject includes lecture and practical components. The lectures provide a formal introduction of thermodynamics and its application to phase and chemical equilibria and cover the reactions and properties of s-, p- and d- block elements. The practical component of the subject will include the synthesis of different classes of organic and inorganic compounds, characterization of chemical compounds using modern analytical techniques; analysis of samples with single and multiple components; determination of the kinetic and thermodynamic properties of molecules; measurement and interpretation of the spectroscopic and magnetic properties of inorganic and organic compounds.

This subject, together with prior completion of a second year level subject in Organic Chemistry (610-220 Organic Chemistry or 610-221 Organic & Bio-organic Chemistry), will provide the skills needed to permit enrolment in 610-285 Structure and Properties and thereby provide a path to a Chemistry major.

Upon completion of this subject students should

• know approaches to the synthesis and some reactions of simple polyfunctional organic compounds;
• be able to distinguish between kinetically and thermodynamically controlled reactions and to apply these concepts to rationalise synthetic transformations;
• understand basic thermodynamic concepts and the application of these approaches to real solutions, mixtures and phase equilibria;
• have a knowledge of the main factors controlling the substitution and redox reactions of main group and transition metal elements;
• acquire skills needed to conduct chemical synthesis;
• develop the skills needed to perform a range of techniques used for chemical analysis;
• be able to interpret and report the results of spectroscopic or analytical measurements;
• apply procedures that allow the safe handling of chemicals and conduct of chemical reactions.

Three to five short tests of approximately 1 hour duration conducted online using the learning management system (LMS) for a total of 15%, Ongoing assessment of practical work (of technical competence, reporting and interpretative skills) in the form of approximately 8 short reports (three to four pages) and one long report (five to six pages) due during the semester (35%) and a two-hour end of semester exam (50%)

• P Atkins and J De Paula, Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, 9th Ed, Oxford University Press, 2010.
• Shriver and Atkins' Inorganic Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 2010.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

This subject will provide students with opportunities to develop the following generic skills:

• the ability to comprehend complex concepts and effectively communicate this understanding to the scientific community and in a manner accessible to the wider community;
• the ability to analyse and solve abstract technical problems;
• the ability to connect and apply the learnt concepts to a broad range of scientific problems beyond the scope of this subject;
• an awareness of advanced technologies;
• the ability to use conceptual models to rationalise observations
• the ability to think and reason logically;
• the ability to think critically and independently;
• data recording and interpretation of scientific observations;
• ability to search databases and the literature;
• be able to apply procedures for data and error analysis.

A laboratory coat and safety glasses are required for laboratory activities.