Subject description

The subject follows on from CHEM101, using concepts and principles concerning the structure of matter and the nature of chemical change, applied first in aqueous reactions of acid base, and redox systems. A suite of inorganic compounds and reactions types including periodicity is then introduced covering transition metal complexes and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

CHEM105 - Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Teaching staff

Subject coordinators
Lecturers

Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 hours pre-recorded lecture, 1 hour lecture per week. 3 hour practical, 2 hour tutorial fortnightly.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Apply equilibrium concepts generally to aqueous solutions & their reactions in example applications; Describe basic transition metals complex chemistry in bonding terms & describe example applications; Outline inorganic chemistry of S, P & N, appropriately related to acid base & redox reactions & applied in biological or environmental contexts; Describe electrochemical processes in terms of free energy, equilibrium & redox reactions;
2.
Approach organic chemistry from viewpoints of structure, bonding, isomerism, & functional group reactivity using a variety of molecular representations; Describe & analyse organic reactions types applying electron movement, bond breaking, bond making & stability concepts; draw and manipulate organic structures using appropriate representations;
3.
Apply mathematical skills to solve quantitative chemical problems;
4.
Perform basic chemical laboratory procedures from written instructions safely and demonstrate understanding of chemical principles in the laboratory;
5.
Record, interpret and effectively communicate results while working in small groups.

Assessment details

Moodle Homework
Laboratory
Tutorial Quiz
Mid Semester Quiz
Final Exam

Work integrated learning

Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.

Textbook information

Brown T.L., et al Chemistry The Central Science 3rd edn. 2013. Pearson ISBN: 9781442554603.

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