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Inorganic Chemistry I

Anorganische Chemie I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Hansjörg Grützmacher, Prof. Dr. Patrick Steinegger
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Abstract

Discussion of syntheses, structures, and general reactivity of coordination compounds of the transition metals as well as the lanthanides and actinides. Introduction of methods of characterization, physical-chemical properties of coordination compounds as well as principles of radiochemistry.

Objective

The students will learn and understand the methodological basics of binding theory in complexes of transition metals. They will be able to explain the structure, chemical bonding, spectroscopic properties as well as general strategies for the synthesis of complexes of transition metals. The students will acquire knowledge on the fundamentals of radioactive decay and radiochemistry. Furthermore, they will be familiar with the basics of inorganic chemistry of lanthanides and actinides.

Content

This course consists of the following parts, which introduce the students to the chemistry of transition metals as well as lanthanides and actinides: 1) General definitions and terms in coordination chemistry; 2) Coordination numbers and structures; 3) Ligand types; 4) The chemical bond in coordination compounds part A: Crystal field theory and ligand field theory; 5) The chemical bond in coordination compounds part B: Qualitative MO theory; 6) Reactivity and reaction mechanisms of coordination compounds; 7) Group theory and character tables; 8) Properties and characterization of coordination compounds; 9) Introduction to radiochemistry; 10) Principles of the chemistry of the lanthanides and actinides.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Eine kommentierte Foliensammlung ist im HCI-Shop erhältlich.

Literature

- J. E. Huheey, E. Keiter, R. Keiter: Anorganische Chemie, Prinzipien von Struktur und Reaktivität, De Gruyter, 5. Auflage, 2014 (ebook available at ETH Zurich). - N. Wiberg, Lehrbuch der Anorganischen Chemie, De Gruyter, 102. Auflage, 2008 (ebook available at ETH Zurich).

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.
Wird in der Regel nur als Jahreskurs zusammen mit Anorganische Chemie II geprüft

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Anorganische Chemie I
  • Mon 07:45-09:30 (HCI G 3)
2 h weekly
exercise Anorganische Chemie I
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI D 2)
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI D 8)
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCI H 8.1)
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCP E 47.3)
  • Tue 11:45-12:30 (HCP E 47.4)
1 h weekly

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