Inorganic Chemistry

Course Information
TitleΑνόργανη Χημεία / Inorganic Chemistry
CodeAX1
FacultyEngineering
SchoolChemical Engineering
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID20000687
Class Information
Academic Year2018 – 2019
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours5
Class ID
600125363
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
  • English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the specific course. For an unimpeded class work prospective students are expected to a) have good background knowledge of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, and) possess creative vision. Knowledge of a foreign language is necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Students for the course are expected to:  gain knowledge of basic concepts, principles and applications of modern chemistry with applications in chemical engineering.  develop their personal skills and critical judgment on basic knowledge of general, inorganic chemistry and chemistry of advanced materials  understand the theoretical pillars of general and inorganic chemistry, and will be in a position to apply the relevant principles in chemical engineering.  gain knowledge of the basic characteristics of qualitative chemical research in modern inorganic chemistry and understand its role in chemical engineering and current applications in modern hybrid technological materials.  Get trained on methodological and practical issues that may arise from the involvement of a contemporary chemical engineering researcher in the specific field
General Competences
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
  • Be critical and self-critical
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
CONTENTS 1. Genesis of the Elements in the Known Universe. Atomic Theory and Atomic Structure - The Big Bang theory - Burning processes of elements - Processes α and e - Processes of neutron participation (s = slow, r = rapid) Lectures in the Auditorium Chapter 2 Pages 42-63 Chapter 20 Pages 851-899 2 . Quantum Theory of the Atom Chapter 7 Pages 274-307 3. The Periodic Table under the Microscope - The Periodic Table and its elements - Properties of elements in the Periodic Table - Ionization and ionization energy - Electron affinity - Electronegativity - The size of atoms in the Periodic Table - Comparison of ionic radii r+/r– - Protection and Slater rules Lectures in the Auditorium Chapter 8 Pages 308-345 Chapter 9 Pages 346-390 4. Electrons, Structure and Molecule Reactivity - Ionic and Covalent Bonds - Structure of molecules - VSEPR Theory - Unpaired electrons in the structure of molecules Chapter 10 Pages 391-407 5. Classical Theories on Coordination Bonds in Complexes - Valence Bond Theory (VBT) Chapter 10 Pages 408-418 - Crystalline Field Theory (CFT) Chapter 23 Pages 1021-1029 - Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT) Chapter 10 Pages 419-436 6. Gaseous State - Gases and gas laws - Kinetic theory of gases Chapter 5 Pages 181-229 7. Thermochemistry - Reaction heat - Applications Chapter 6 Pages 230-273 8. Complexes in Chemistry: Past, Present and Future - Werner’s classical theory - Ligands, chelate effect and nomenclature - Geometry of coordination compounds - The phenomenon of isomerism in complexes Chapter 23 Pages 994-1034 9. Introduction to the Solid State - Crystals and crystal defects - Conductivity in solids - Covalent solids Chapter 11 Pages 437-498 10. Modern Materials Chapter 21 Pages 911-914 Chapter 22 Pages 955-963 Chapter 24 Pages 1035-1075 Chapter 25 Pages 1076-1101
Keywords
Structure and properties of Matter, Inorganic matter, Elements and compounds, Electronic bond theories, Modern materials
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Video lectures
  • Multimedia
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
During class recitations, the following Information Technology and Communications means are employed: 1. Personal PCs and University Servers 2. Scientific videos For student communication, the following media are employed: 1. E-mail 2. Phone communication 3. Skype
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
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Tutorial✓
Written assigments✓
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Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation criteria of student performance are listed and dwelled upon in due detail on the following website: http://bioinorglab.web.auth.gr/gr_site/Inorganic%20Chemistry%20I/index.html
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
  • Homework sets (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Γενική Χημεία, D. D. Ebbing and S. D. Gammon, Δέκατη Έκδοση, Εκδοτικός Οίκος Τραυλός, Αθήνα 2014
Additional bibliography for study
1. The New Chemistry, Nina Hall, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2000 2. Ανόργανη Χημεία, Αρχές και Εφαρμογές, I. S. Butler and J. F. Harrod, Εκδόσεις Κωσταράκη, Αθήνα, 1994. 3. Ανόργανη Χημεία, Αρχές Δομής και Δραστικότητα, Απόδοση στην Ελληνική γλώσσα Ν. Χατζηλιάδης, Θ. Καμπανός, Σ. Περλεπές-, James E. Huheey, Τρίτη Έκδοση, Εκδόσεις ΙΩΝ, 1993 4. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, F. A. Cotton, J. Wilkinson, 5th Edition, Wiley- Interscience, New York, 1988. 5. Inorganic Chemistry, C. S. G. Phillips and R. J. P. Williams, Oxford University Press, Vol. 2, 1966. 6. Inorganic Chemistry: A Guide to Advanced Study, R. B. Heslop and K. Jones, Amsterdam, N. Y., Elsevier Scientific Pub. Co., 1976.
Last Update
23-01-2020