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Industrial Chemistry

Inorganic Principles and Main Group Elements

CHMI1301
3 hours English

Inorganic Principles and Main Group Elements

Inorganic Principles and Main Group Elements ()
CHM1101 General Chemistry 1
3 hours No requisites
1 Atomic construction and the quantum numbers
2 Properties of elements and the periodic table – classification of elements into periods and groups
3 Comparison between some properties of the elements inside the period such as ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity, and atomic size
4 Chemical bonds; their types and theories – Lewis symbols and structures
5 Valence bond theory, Hybridization and its types and Properties of ionic and covalent compounds
6 Valence shell electron pairs repulsion theory, Molecular orbital theory – octet rule
7 Horizontal, perpendicular, and diagonal relationships in periodic table; Hydrogen and its position & properties, its isotopes, and chemical properties
8 First midterm exam
9 s-block elements; electronic configuration, size, hardness, melting points – chemical properties; chemical reactivity with metals, nitrogen, acids, complexes formation – solubility and hydration – solubility in ammonia
10 Halides – some chemical properties of lithium and magnesium – diagonal relationship between lithium and magnesium elements
11 Chemical properties of beryllium and differences between it and second group elements – diagonal relationship between beryllium and aluminum
12 p-block elements; their electronic configuration, properties, and their compounds – properties of the first element in each group and compare it with the last element – inert pair effect –metallic and non-metallic properties of groups
13 Second midterm exam
14 Independent study of the third, fourth and fifth groups
15 Independent study of the sixth, seventh and inert gases groups
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Describe the atomic construction and general properties of periodic table

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Knowing the types of chemical bonds and the theories of the bonding

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Understanding the physical and chemical properties of s-block elements

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
1.4 Mapped to: K2

Knowing the physical and chemical properties of p-block elements

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.1 Mapped to: S2

Illustrate the four quantum numbers for different electrons in an atom

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Attach the atomic size of elements with their ionization potential, electron affinity and electro-negativity and other properties

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Apply the rules of different theories to predict the geometrical shapes of covalent compounds.

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.3 Mapped to: S3

Compere between group IA and IIA

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.4 Mapped to: S3

Discuss the chemical behavior of groups in p-block elements from comparative view

Teaching Strategy Lecture and open discussion in classroom
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Work individually to use the on-line libraries for searching and interpreting the course topics.

Teaching Strategy Web-site research about the course topics
Assessment Methods Assignments in blackboard
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate and write collaboratively scientific reports related to course topics.

Teaching Strategy Library visits and training for collaborative work
Assessment Methods Discussion and a report about a course item in blackboard
Assessment
Weight
Homework or activities.
20%
Two Periodic Exams.
30%
Final Exam (2 hours exam)
50%
Total
100%