This course was developed to introduce basic concepts and logical understanding about stereochemistry, periodicity, nuclear chemistry and thermal methods of analysis

Course contents

Stereochemistry Periodicity: Concepts of Stereochemistry and Periodicity (Periodic Properties), Introduction, First and Second row anomalies, the use of d-orbitals by non-metals, Reactivity and d-orbital participation, The use of p-orbitals in pi-bonding, Periodic anomalies of non-metals and post transition metals.

Nuclear Chemistry: Introduction, classification of Nuclides, Radioactivity and radioactivite series, artificial radioactivity, units of radioactivity, Determination of Half-life, Nuclear Fission and Fusion reactions, Applications of radio Isotopes as traces.

Structure of Inorganic Solids: Introduction, The close packing of spheres, the structure of ionic solids, Ionic radii, Crystal structures and defect solid state.

Thermal Methods of analysis: Introduction, instrumentation, applications.

Readings

1.            Huheey, J. E., Keiter, E. A. and Keiter, R. L., “Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity”, 4th Ed., Harper and Row, New York, (2001).

2.            Cotton, F. A., Wilkinson, G. and Gaus, P. L., “Basic Inorganic Chemistry”, 3rd Ed., Wiley, New York, (1995).

3.            Atkins, P. and Jones, L., “Chemicals Principles” Freeman & Co., NY (2002).

4.            Cotton, F.A., Wilkinson, G., Murillo C.A. and Bochmann, M. “Advanced Inorganic Chemistry”, 6th Ed., Wiley-Intersceince, New York, (1999).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Mid Term: 30%

Sessional: 20%

Presentation: included in sessional marks

Final exam: 50%

1. Minimum attendance 75% is necessary to appear in exam.
2. For practical exam also 75% attendance in practical is necessary.
3. Keep your mobiles off/ silent during class time.

Course Schedule