CHEM 315L: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

READING SCHEDULE

SPRING 2006

Textbook: Inorganic Chemistry (3rd Ed.) by Miessler & Tarr (2004)

EXAM #1

1. Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

2. Atomic Structure

    1. Historical Development of Atomic Theory
    2. The Schrödinger Equation (skip 2-2-1)
    3. Periodic Properties of Atoms

3. Simple Bonding Theory

    1. Lewis Dot Structures (also see Appendix D)
    2. Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

4. Symmetry and Group Theory

    1. Symmetry Elements and Groups
    2. Point Groups
    3. Properties and Representations of Groups
    4. Examples and Applications of Symmetry

5. Molecular Orbitals

    1. Formation of Molecular Orbitals From Atomic Orbitals
    2. Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules
    3. Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules
    4. Molecular Orbitals for Larger Molecules

EXAM #2

7. The Crystalline Solid State

    1. Formulas and Structures
    2. Thermodynamics of Ionic Crystal Formation

9. Coordination Chemistry I: Structures and Isomers

    1. History
    2. Nomenclature
    3. Isomerism
    4. Coordination Numbers and Structures

10. Coordination Chemistry II: Bonding

    1. Experimental Evidence for Electronic Structures
    2. Theories of Electronic Structure
    3. Ligand Field Theory
    4. Angular Overlap
    5. Jahn-Teller Effect
    6. Four- and Six-Coordinate Preferences

EXAM #3

11. Coordination Chemistry III: Electronic Spectra

    1. Absorption of Light
    2. Quantum Numbers of Multielectron Atoms
    3. Electronic Spectra of Coordination Compounds

12. Coordination Chemistry IV: Reactions and Mechanisms

    1. History
    2. Substitution Reactions
    3. Kinetic Consequences of Reaction Pathways
    4. Experimental Evidence in Octahedral Substitution
    5. Stereochemistry of Reactions
    6. Substitution Reactions of Square-Planar Complexes
    7. The trans Effect
    8. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
    9. Reactions of Coordinated Ligands

 

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