Final test (40%) + Homework (20%) + Laboratory experiments (20%) + Special Topics Paper (10%) + class attendance 10%)= final average

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1 Louisiana Tech University: CHEM ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, TR 08:00-09:15 AM SPRING 2016 CTH 237 LAB COMPONENT, W CTH 306/324 02:00-06:15PM Instructor: Dr. Upali Siriwardane Office: CTH 311, Tele: ; upali@latech.edu Office: 311 Carson Taylor Hall; Phone: ; Office Hours: M,W 8:00-9:00 & 11:00-12:00 am; Tu,Th, F 9:30-11:30 a.m. REQUIRED TEXT: Inorganic Chemistry by Shriver, Atkins and Langford, 6th Edition SUGGESTED TEXTS FOR READING: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Cotton and Wilkinson 1988, 4th Edition. Inorganic Chemistry, Huheey and Keiter 1993, 4th Edition. Solid State Chemistry, Lesley Smart & Elaine Moore, 2 nd Edition, Basic Inorganic Chemistry, Cotton, Wilkinson and Gaus 1995, 3rd Edition. Inorganic Chemistry, Bowser Inorganic Chemistry, Poterfield 1993, 2nd Edition. Web URL- select CHEM ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, SPRING 2016 (Check the course calendar for slides, homework, dates of Tests, and Lab experiments) COURSE OBJECTIVE: An advanced study of the fundamentals and the periodic classification of elements, their reactions and other inorganic principles. This course is designed primarily for chemistry and chemical engineering majors, M.S. graduate students, and any students who are planning to work in the chemical industry, pursue a doctoral degree in chemistry or related field after graduation. It attempts to provide students with concepts and a comprehensive working knowledge to solve problems associated with inorganic chemistry, solid-state chemistry and materials science. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GRADING: Final averages will be calculated by the average of the three (four for graduate students) tests scores, homework and class attendance: Test average (50%) + Homework (20%)+ Lab reports (20%) + Class attendance & quiz (10%) = final average GRADUATE STUDENT GRADING: Final test (40%) + Homework (20%) + Laboratory experiments (20%) + Special Topics Paper (10%) + class attendance 10%)= final average A = ; 80.0 to 89.9 = B; 70.0 to 79.9 = C; 60.0 to 69.9 = D; 59.9 and below = F

2 Test 1. Chapter 1-5: REVIEW of CHEM 281 and in depth coverage of materials. 1. Atomic structure: Nucleosynthesis of elements. Some principles of quantum mechanics. Electronic configurations of atoms and ions. The periodic classification of elements. 2. Molecular structure and bonding: Review of Lewis structures. VSEPR theory of molecular shapes. Valence bond theory, molecular orbital theory of diatomic, polyatomic molecules and metals. Molecular orbital band theory of solids; conductors, semiconductors and insulators. Superconductors. 3. The structures of simple solids: Types of crystal lattices and unit cells. Seven crystal systems. Structures of metals, alloys and ionic compounds. Polymorphism. Ionic bonding models. 4. Acids & bases: The use of Arrhenius, Bronsted and Lewis acid-base concepts to describe chemical reactions of compounds. Interpretation of hardness and softness of ions. 5. Oxidation and reduction: Use of oxidation-reduction potentials in the extraction of metals and predicting reactions. Use of Ellingham and Latimer diagrams. Test Molecular symmetry: Molecular symmetry and its applications. Point groups, group theory and use of character tables. 7. An introduction to coordination compounds: The nomenclature, structures, symmetries of transition metal coordination compounds. 19. The d-block metals: Transition (d-metal complexes). Interpretation of electronic spectra and magnetic properties of transition elements using valance bond (VB), Crystal field theory (CFT), ligand-field theory (LFT), and magnetic properties of transition metal compounds. Test 3: d-metal complexes: Electronic structure & spectra. Russel-Sauders coupling of angular momentum of electrons. Spectroscopic term symbols. Tanabe-Sugano diagrams. Selection rules. Optical properties: optical fibers, fluorescence, Lasers, and Light emitting diodes. 20. d-metal complexes: Reactions in solution Ligand substitution reactions 21. d-metal organometallic chemistry 27. Biological Inorganic chemistry CHEM481 HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS HW Assignment 1 (Chapters 1, 2); HW Assignment 2 (Chapters 3) ; HW Assignment 3 (Chapters 4, 5) HW Assignment 4 (Chapter 6); HW Assignment 5 (Chapter 7);HW Assignment 6 (Chapter 19); HW Assignment 7 (Chapter 21) HW Assignment 8 (Chapter 22); HW Assignment 9 (Chapter 27)

3 Additional Chapters and Laboratory work for the students to earn graduate credits Will be given by the instructor. Special Topics Paper: Topics selected and approved by the instructor Labs Assignment of molecular ion fragments to Mass Spectral peaks of CpFe(CO)2C(O)Ph and other compounds. Cyclic voltametic analysis of CpFe(CO)2C(O)Ph and other compounds. CHEM481 LAB COMPONENT Following books are recommended for the LAB: a) The Synthesis and Characterization of Inorganic Compounds by William L. Jolly b) Microscale Inorganic Chemistry by Szafran P. Singh c) Synthesis and Technique in Inorganic Chemistry by Robert J. Angelici Laboratory Experiments: (Lab experiments are selected from the following list) LAB 1: Magnetic susceptibility of transition metal compounds and calculation unpaired electrons. LAB 2: X-ray powder diffraction of metallic and ionic and compounds: Al and NaCl. LAB 3: Solid State Packing using Models and software. LAB 4: Symmetry & point groups, and molecular orbital diagrams. LAB 5: FT- IR spectroscopy of organometallic compounds and vibrational analysis using group theory. LAB 6: NMR Spectroscopy: Sample preparation, data accumulation, plotting and 1 H and 13 C peak assignments of [CpFe(CO)2]2 and CpFe(CO)2C(O)Ph. LAB 7: Multinuclear NMR: 31 P-NMR, 11 B-NMR LAB 8: Synthesis of CpFe(CO)2C(O)Ph from [CpFe(CO)2]2, Na/Hg amalgam and benzoyl chloride. LAB 9: Thermal Analysis of CuSO4.5H2O. LAB 10: Assignment of molecular ion fragments to Mass Spectral peaks of CpFe(CO)2C(O)Ph and other compounds. LAB 11: Cyclic voltametic analysis of CpFe(CO)2C(O)Ph and other compounds.

4 LAB 12: Solar Energy LAB 13: Photochemical Devices Additional Laboratory work for the students to earn graduate credits Laboratory Demonstrations: DEMO 1: Dry-Box handling of air-sensitive compounds. DEMO 2: Multinuclear NMR Spectroscopy: Sample preparation, data accumulation, plotting and assignment of peaks in five samples containing H, C, B, P, and Si nuclei. DEMO 3: Vacuum-line synthesis of air sensitive compounds. DEMO 4: Photochemical synthesis of Fe2(CO)9(diiron nonacarbonyl) from Fe(CO)5(l). DEMO 5: Tube-furnace synthesis of Al2I6 from Al(s) and I(s). CHEM481 LAB REPORTS: LAB 1, LAB 2, LAB 3, LAB 4, LAB 5, LAB 6, LAB 7, LAB 8, LAB 9. The details of Lab Experiments and List of Handouts on Experimental Techniques will be provided. Important Dates During the 2016 Spring Quarter: March 9 Classes begin March 24 EASTER HOLIDAY end of classes: University Closes March 28 EASTER HOLIDAY ENDS. Classes 5:00 p.m. April 29 Last day to drop courses or resign with W grades. ( F grades after this date) (F, Wk 8) May 17 Degree candidate grades due on Faculty BOSS May 20 LAST DAY OF CLASSES May 21 SPRING QUARTER 2016 ENDS May 21 Commencement Day May 25 Grades live on BOSS Academic Misconduct and the Honor Code Academic integrity at Louisiana Tech University is based upon the principles of honesty, fairness, respect, responsibility, and excellence. Academic misconduct tarnishes the reputation of Louisiana Tech University and discredits the accomplishments of current students as well as graduates. Consequently, the University expects that all members of its academic community will demonstrate honesty and integrity in all academic relationships. Details of honor code found in web link: Disability Services In order to serve the students with disabilities there are guideline and services provided by the Office of Disability Services of Louisiana Tech University. Students with disabilities should request the instructor to obtain extra help they needed to complete the course successfully:

5 Emergency Notification System (ENS) Please enroll in the Emergency Notification System and keep your contact information current on BOSS. Louisiana Tech Louisiana Police will send all members of the campus community to take precautions during emergencies and severe weather. Anyone in need of on-campus assistance should call Louisiana Tech Police at Counseling Services This center offers a variety of study improvement programs to assist you in maintaining academic success. Please consult this site if you are you have concerns that might affect your some academic performance: Changes on this syllabus: Scheduled dates on this syllabus and calendar are not contractual and may be changed by the instructor when it becomes necessary to do so to accomplish class objectives in a timely manner. However, any changes that are deemed necessary will be communicated orally to the students by announcement and s. Therefore, it is a requirement that students attend class regularly on time or make ask teacher or students about the changes made by the instructor. Last revised: March 6, 2016, Copyright 2016, Louisiana Tech University, Department of Chemistry. All rights reserved.