Course content

This course is an introduction to inorganic chemistry. Elements and compounds: Structure, preparation/synthesis, properties and use of elements and some inorganic compounds. Metallurgic processes. Coordination compounds. Chemical bonding: Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory, valence bond theory, basic molecular orbital theory, band theory and crystal field theory. Intermolecular forces and the structure of liquids and solids. Green chemistry and sustainability.

Learning outcome

The candidate is able to:

• describe structure, preparation/synthesis, properties and use of some elements and important inorganic compounds
• describe important metallurgic processes and their environmental consequences
• describe selected crystal structures for metals and ionic compounds
• use the VSEPR model to decide and describe the geometry of molecules
• describe bonds in and between chemical compounds by use of different models and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different models in different contexts
• explain electronic properties of solids from their band structure
• name, describe and explain properties of coordination compounds
• use the principles of green chemistry to assess the sustainability of processes
• use relevant digital tools for modelling the structure of inorganic compounds
• examine a problem, find and evaluate information, and present their work in different ways in collaboration with others
• work independently in the chemistry laboratory, plan, execute and document the work, evaluate and report the results
• handle chemicals properly, find and use HSE data

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises, project work and laboratory work with compulsory attendance. Estimated work scope: Lectures: 40 hours. Exercises: 20 hours. Project: 15 hours. Laboratory work: 35 hours. Self study: 90 hours.

Compulsory assignments

• Laboratory course
• Compulsory project
• Exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Chemical knowledge corresponding to IMAK1001 General Chemistry for Engineers.

Required previous knowledge

Access to the course requires admission to the study programme Bachelor of Engineering, Chemistry, NTNU, Trondheim (FTHINGKJ).

Course materials

Nivaldo J. Faith: Chemistry. A molecular apporach, 5th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2020. Gordon Aylward and Tristan Findlay: SI Chemical Data, Wiley, 7th Edition, 2014. Additonal course material will be announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions