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529-1121-00L 3 Credits BSC D-BIOL

Inorganic Chemistry (for Biology)

Anorganische Chemie (für Biologen)

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Antonio Mezzetti
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Hansjörg Grützmacher, Prof. Dr. Patrick Steinegger
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:23

Abstract

Orbitals and chemical bonding in main-group elements and transition metals.

Objective

Introduction to the orbital concept and to the binding theory in complexes of the transition metals.

Content

The origin of quantum theory. The hydrogen atom. Polyelectronic atoms and the periodic table. Orbitals and small molecules. Symmetry and group theory. Chemical bonding in transition metal complexes (Valence Bond Theory, Crystal Field Theory, Molecular Orbital Theory (sigma- and pi-bonding). pi-Accepting ligands.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Can be bought at the HCI-shop.

Literature

- J. E. Huheey: Anorganische Chemie, Prinzipien von Struktur und Reaktivität, Walter de Gruyter, Berlin, 3. Auflage, 2003.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Periodensystem, Taschenrechner. Keine elektronischen Kommunikationsmittel.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Anorganische Chemie (für Biologen)
  • Thu 09:45-11:30 (HCI H 174)
2 h weekly
exercise Anorganische Chemie (für Biologen)
  • Tue 07:45-08:30 (HCI D 8)
  • Tue 07:45-08:30 (HCI J 3)
1 h weekly

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