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TMT4130 - Inorganic Chemistry

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours C

Course content

This course provides an overview of fundamental topics in inorganic chemistry. Bond theory: Atomic orbitals importance for chemical bonding, covalent bonding, ionic and lattice enthalpy, metal bonding, metals, semiconductors and insulators, forces between molecules, the structure of molecules, liquids and solids. Molecular orbital theory, crystal field and ligand field theory. Defects and non-stoichiometry. Acid-base chemistry. Introduction to coordination compounds. Synthesis / preparation of inorganic compounds and materials. The elements and their compounds: Review of the element's chemical properties, with emphasis on periodic properties. The course will provide a foundation for further education in chemistry directed towards materials, catalysis, energy technology and process chemistry. Sustainability perspectives are included with focus on green chemistry.

Learning outcome

After completing the course the student will be able to: - Explain the atomic structure based on quantum mechanics and explain periodic properties of the atoms. - Explain the structure and bonding in molecules / ions and predict the structure of molecules / ions. - Explain selected crystal structures, explain what kind of parameters that affect the crystal structure of a compound and perform calculations of the lattice enthalpy of ionic compounds. - Explain the band structure of solids and determine the electrical properties. - Explain the different definitions of acids / bases and predict the reactions between acids and bases. - Explain the definition of coordination compounds, naming them and decide isomerism. - Explaining the theory of the determination of the electron structure of d-metal complexes and explain the properties of these complexes. - Explain the periodic properties of the different groups of compounds focusing on production methods and application of selected elements and compounds. - Describe the principles of green chemistry for materials/chemicals production. - - Use the program VESTA for building simple crystal stuctures

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, demonstrations, written assignments, 2 midterm tests and laboratory exercises.Expected time spent on this course: Lectures: 80 timer, Laboratory work: 20 timer. Exercises: 30 timer. Self study: 80 timer"

Compulsory assignments

  • Midterm test 1
  • Midterm test 2
  • Exercises
  • Laboratory coarse

Further on evaluation

  • Written exam counts for 100% of the course grade
    • Re-sit exam in week 31-33
    • Re-sit exam can be changed to oral examination
  • Mandatory work that needs to be approved before examination in the course:
    • 2 midterm tests
    • 70% approved out of 13 exercises
    • Labcourse .- 100% attendens
    • Mandatory work from previous semesters will be approved if retaking the course

Required previous knowledge

Exam in course TMT4115 General chemistry, KJ1000/KJ1001/KJ0001/KJ1002, TMT4110 or similar course in general chemistry.

Course materials

Weller, Overton, Rourke, Armstrong, Inorganic chemistry, Oxford Press, 7th edition, 2018.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SIK3018 7.5
KJ1030 7.5 AUTUMN 2007
TKJE1005 3.0 AUTUMN 2018
IMAK2002 7.5 AUTUMN 2020
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Materials Science and Engineering

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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