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General Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) II

Allgemeine Chemie II (AC)

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Hansjörg Grützmacher, Dr. Jan Cvengros
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Antonio Togni, Prof. em. Dr. Hansjörg Grützmacher, Dr. Jan Cvengros
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:14

Abstract

1) General definitions 2) The VSEPR model 3) Qualitative molecular orbital diagrams 4) Closest packing, metal structures 5) The Structures of metalloids6) Structures of the non-metals 7) Synthesis of the elements 8) Reactivity of the elements 9) Ionic Compounds 10) Ions in Solution 11) Element hydrogen compounds 12) Element halogen compounds 13) Element oxygen compounds 14) Redox chemistry

Objective

Understanding of the fundamental principles of the structures, properties, and reactivities of the main group elements (groups 1,2 and 13 to 18).

Content

The course is divided in 14 sections in which the fundamental phenomena of the chemistry of the main group elements are discussed: Part 1: Introduction in the periodical properties of the elements and general definitions –Part 2: The VSEPR model –Part 3: Qualitative molecular orbital diagrams for simple inorganic molecules – Part 4: Closest packing and structures of metals Part 5: The Structures of semimetals (metalloids) of the main group elements –Part 6: Structures of the non-metals– Part 7: Synthesis of the elements. –Part 8: Reactivity of the elements Part 9: Ionic Compounds Part 10: Ions in Solution Part 11: Element hydrogen compounds Part 12: Element halogen compounds Part 13: Element oxygen compounds Part 14: Redox chemistry.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The transparencies used in the course are accessible via the internet onLink

Literature

J. Huheey, E. Keiter, R. Keiter, Inorganic Chemistry, Principles and Reactivity, 4th edition, deGruyter, 2003. C.E.Housecroft, E.C.Constable, Chemistry, 4th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2010.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Taschenrechner und PeriodensystemKeine elektronische Kommunikationsmittel

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Allgemeine Chemie II (AC)
  • Tue 10:45-11:30 (HCI G 7)
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HCI G 3)
3 h weekly
exercise Allgemeine Chemie II (AC)
Uebung Di 13-14 Uhr für Interdisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften Physikalisch-Chemische Fachrichtung.
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI D 2)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI F 2)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI F 8)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI H 2.1)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI J 8)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HIT F 31.2)
  • Tue 12:45-13:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Tue 12:45-13:30 (HCI E 8)
1 h weekly

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