FGC0/GFC0 Natural Sciences, FF31/FFH1 Chemistry and Molecular Physics, C720/C721 Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry.Cannot be taken by students on F100, F101, F103, F105, CF71, FC17, FC1R.Cannot be taken with F11IOC/CHEM1017 or F11SPC/CHEM1010 or F11ORG/CHEM1009 or F11SEB/CHEM1011 or F11FLW/CHEM1002.There are a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice. Available to JYA/Erasmus students.

Inorganic:
Atomic structure; Quantum numbers; Electronic configuration; Building the periodic table using theory; Periodicity; Chemical bonding; Lewis structures; Molecular shape and symmetry; Intermolecular interactions; Ligands and how they coordinate to metal centres; Bonding in transition metal complexes; Crystal field and molecular orbital theory; Geometries of complexes and isomerism; UV/vis spectroscopic and magnetic properties of octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar complexes; Reaction kinetics and thermodynamics; Trends in the properties of d-block element complexes.

Organic:
Bonding, Structure and reactivity of organic molecules; Shapes and electronic properties of organic molecules; Classification of reactions and reaction components; Reaction mechanisms, ‘Curly arrows’, Nucleophilic substitution, Elimination reactions; Core carbonyl chemistry: Reactions and mechanisms; Chemistry of carboxylic acid derivatives: reactions and mechanisms; Functional group interconversions including redox chemistry; Synthesis using functional group interconversions and carbonyl chemistry.

Physical:
Quantum theory; Bonding; Molecular orbitals; Vibrational and NMR spectroscopy; Intermolecular forces; Thermodynamics; Reaction kinetics; Electrochemistry.

Formative feedback is given on the theory in this module at the associated workshops and tutorials. Summative feedback is provided after the exam by the module staff.

Practical:
This module introduces the essential qualitative and quantitative laboratory skills which are required in Inorganic, Organic and Physical chemistry. As well as performing experiments and collecting and using appropriate data, students will be required to produce written reports of their experimental work. Each laboratory component is a non-compensatable course element. In order to pass the course students must attain a mark of at least 40% in each laboratory component (i.e. inorganic laboratory practical, organic laboratory practical, physical laboratory practical). This policy is in place so that students who proceed to the following year have an acceptable level of laboratory experience, taking into account both practical achievement and the safety of themselves, fellow students and staff.

Inorganic:
To show how trends in chemical properties can be related to the structure of the Periodic Table and rationalise descriptive inorganic chemistry. To develop an appreciation of the relationship between the position of an element in the periodic table and the atomic properties, bonding characteristics and the consequences for the structural chemistry. To introduce and explain the fundamental principles underlying d-electron element (transition metal) chemistry, to give an insight into the application of crystal field and molecular orbital theories to the structure of, and bonding in, co-ordination complexes of the d-electron elements and to develop the ability to predict the chemistry of the d-electron elements from their position in the Periodic Table.

Organic:
To provide a fundamental understanding of the basics of organic chemistry, including nomenclature, molecular structure and bonding, stereochemistry and the chemical reactivity of common functional groups and reaction types through an understanding of their electronic properties. To give an introduction to fundamental synthetic transformations involving oxidation, reduction and carbon-carbon bond formation in organic synthesis. To show that these transformations are the same as those used in nature for the construction of biological molecules.

Physical:
To provide an introduction to fundamental physical aspects of chemistry, which underpins all areas of Chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on being able to apply knowledge, especially in solving problems.

Practical:
To introduce a range of chemical techniques appropriate to the study of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry at first year level, which will act as a foundation for more advanced work in subsequent years. To introduce students to the assessment of hazards and the preparation of risk assessments associated with experiments. To train students in the safe handling of chemicals. To impress upon students the necessity of careful observation. To develop time management skills. To give practice in the writing of scientific reports.

CHEM1017 (F11IOC) Inorganic and Organic components co-timetabled with CHEM1020 (F11IOP)

CHEM1017 (F11IOC) Inorganic and Organic components co-timetabled with CHEM1020 (F11IOP)