Module Details
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title INTRODUCTORY INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Code CHEM111
Coordinator Prof HC Aspinall
Chemistry
Hca@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements):
A2 level Chemistry  

Aims

The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of the underlying principles of the chemistry of the main group elements and to give them an appreciation of the importance of this chemistry in everyday life.


Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module a student will have an understanding of:

  • The periodic table as an underlying framework for understanding the chemistry of the main group elements
  • The crystal structures of metals and simple ionic solids
  • Lewis acid-Lewis base interactions
  • Systematic chemistry of halides and hydrides of the main group elements
  • Systematic chemistry of halides and hydrides of the main group elements
  • The basic techniques required for the preparation and analysis of simple inorganic compounds  

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Lecture

Tutorial - workshops

Laboratory Work - Laboratory Work

Syllabus
1 

1. Atomic structure and periodicity

2. Molecular structure and bonding

3. Structure and bonding in solids

4. Energetics of ionic bonding

5 Acidity and basicity: Brønsted-Lowry and Lewis theories

6. Chemistry of hydrogen and hydrides

7. Descriptive p-block chemistry (Groups 13 to 18)

8. key practical skills
  • Introduct ion to preparative techniques
  • Introduction to analytical techniques

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 20
Lecture
  10
workshops
33
Laboratory Work
    63
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 87
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Written Exam  -  First  15  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Class Test 
Unseen Written Exam  2 hours  First  50  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Written Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) Students who fail the class test will be given a resit opportunity during the final week of the semester. The maximum mark that can be awarded in the resit will be 40% Tutorials/workshops This work is not marked anonymously Written Examination The written examination is a must-pass component, meaning students must achieve 40% in the written exam. If a student does not achieve 40%, then the module is failed, regardless of other component marks. 
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Practical Assessment    First  30  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Laboratory work There is no reassessment opportunity, Laboratory work - exemption approved 
Coursework    First  5  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Workshops There is no reassessment opportunity, formative workshops - exemption approved