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Chemistry

Chemistry of the Transition Elements

CHM2302
Two hours English

Chemistry of the Transition Elements

Course Specificaton CHM
CHM2301 Chemistry of Main Group Elements
Two hours One requisite
1 The site of transition elements in the periodic table
2 General characteristics of the transition elements (d-block) in comparison to s-block elements
3 Study of the transition elements in their groups; scandium group, titanium group, vanadium group, chromium group, manganese group, iron, cobalt & nickel groups, copper group, and zinc group
4 Characteristics of f-block elements: lanthanide series (4f) and actinide series (5f)
5 Studies of lanthanides and actinides in comparison with d-block elements in terms of electronic configuration, abundance, oxidation states and lanthanides contraction
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Recognize the underlying principles explaining the main characteristics of the transition elements in their groups and in comparison, to s-block elements.

Teaching Strategy Lectures scientific discussion
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Classify the transition elements and their compounds in their groups.

Teaching Strategy Lectures scientific discussion
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Describe the transition elements and their compounds in their groups through studying their general and physical properties, chemical reactions, separation and extraction.

Teaching Strategy Lectures scientific discussion
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.1 Mapped to: S2

Compare between d-block or f-block elements and the main group elements

Teaching Strategy Lectures scientific discussion
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Explain the chemical methods used to solve complex problems concerning extraction the elements from their ores.

Teaching Strategy Lectures scientific discussion
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.3 Mapped to: S3

Calculate the oxidation state of transition elements in their compounds

Teaching Strategy Lectures scientific discussion
Assessment Methods Quiz periodic exams. final exam.
2.4 Mapped to: S3

Apply IT and communication technology in gathering and interpreting information and ideas concerning transition elements and their compounds

Teaching Strategy Web based study.
Assessment Methods Quiz. Final exam Assignments activities
3.1 Mapped to: V1

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

Teaching Strategy Web based study
Assessment Methods Assignments on the blackboard.
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Work collaboratively and constructively for searching and interpreting up to dated aspects relating to the applications and uses of transition elements.

Teaching Strategy Library visits Web-based study
Assessment Methods Class discussion activities
Assessment
Weight
Homework or activities.
20%
Periodic Exam.
30%
Final Exam (2 hours exam)
50%
Total
100%