CHM215 Inorganic Chemistry (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Chemistry (CHEMI)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject is an examination of periodic trends in the non-transition elements and first transition series, with brief mention of the later transition elements. Bonding theories are treated and used to predict properties of simple compounds.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: CHM215
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Prerequisite(s):
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to use the periodic table to predict trends in the properties of elements and their compounds;
Be able to understand simple bonding theories and their application to predicting properties of compounds.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
The periodic table and periodic trends; Bonding; Reactions of the elements; Properties of the oxides, hydroxides, halides and hydrides; Solvents, solutions, acids and bases; Main group elements; First transition series elements; Classical methods of inorganic analysis.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.