Solid State and Inorganic Chemistry (Sem A)

Module code: CHE203A

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM1

Contact: Dr Isaac Abrahams
Prerequisite: Before taking this module you must take CHE113 or take CHE114

This module introduces key aspects of inorganic chemistry, including crystal chemistry, crystallography, electronic structure of solids and main group chemistry. Periodic trends in the p-block are considered. Synthesis, structure and bonding are discussed, with emphasis on aluminosilicates and boron hydrides. In addition, characterisation techniques such as X-ray diffraction and multi-nuclear NMR are introduced.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 75.0% Examination, 25.0% Coursework
Level: 5