Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who have passed the module should be able to

• explain the concept of activity and activity coefficients of ions in solution
• explain the fundamental thermodynamics underlying the calculation of equilibrium constants of coupled equilibria systems
• describe properties of solids that rely on the atomic structure of metals and ionic compounds
• describe stereochemistry and coordination chemistry of chemical complexation
• explain bonding of organic carbon-based compounds and stereochemistry
• account for functional groups, nomenclature, common trivial names and physical properties
• account for reactive intermediates (radicals, carbocat-ions, and anions)
• describe reaction mechanisms of organic reactions
• explain product distribution and synthesis strategy
• account for methods for the purification and isolation of organic chemicals
• account for the influence of ionic strength (non-ideality) when doing calculations on chemical reactions in solution
• explain the models for the structure of chemical complexation based on electron configuration

Skills

• couple several chemical equilibria of both homogeneous and heterogeneous nature and to perform the necessary calculations for determination of the equilibrium state of the coupled system
• explain various equilibrium diagrams with a particular focus on redox reactions
• deduce important properties of chemical compounds using the periodic table of elements
• apply the knowledge achieved in the course for analysis of the chemistry of a main group and other trends in the periodic table
• apply the fundamental concepts of isotope and nuclear chemistry
• use the nomenclature rules to read, interpret and disseminate information related to organic chemicals
• write reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry and product distributions for selected ionic, organometallic and radical reactions
• based on synthesis protocols, draw a block diagram showing all steps in the synthesis and the subsequent purification procedure

Competences

• alter reaction pathways in order to achieve a preferred or particular outcome of a process
• apply own knowledge of organic chemistry in technical, biological and ecological contexts

Type of instruction

• Lectures, laboratory exercises, theoretical exercises and workshops

Extent and expected workload

150 hours

Exam

Exams