Course Description
Theoretical Content:
Survey of the Transition Elements. The Group 3 Elements and the Lanthanides, the Actinide Elements. Coordination compounds definition naming. Valence Bond Theory. Crystal Field Theory. Molecular orbitals theory.
Practical Content:
Preparation of some metallic complexes and study the composition complexes using physical and chemical methods.
Course Objectives & Outcomes
Objectives:
- To recognize the different applications of coordination complexes in daily life.
- To define the coordination numbers and geometric shapes of the complexes.
- To recognize the Coordination Compounds and the types of the ligands,
- To recognize the ways of naming complexes.
Outcomes:
At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
- Compare between the various theories of coordination such as: Valence Bond Theory, Crystal Field Theory and Molecular Orbital Theory.
- Differentiate between the different geometric and shapes of the complexes.
- Ability to apply the theories of coordination on different examples of complexes.
References
1. Inorganic Chemistry, by Gary L. Miessler, Paul J. Fischer, and Donald A. Tarr, 5th edition, PEARSON, Boston., 2014.
ISBN-10: 0-321-81105-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-321-81105-9
2. Introduction to Coordination Chemistry, Geoffrey A. Lawrance, second edition, University of Newcastle Callaghan NSW Australia, 2010
ISBN 978-0-470-51930-1
Course ID: CHEM 409
Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | CHEM 208 |
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