FP1S38 - Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 01 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2021 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FP1S38 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Physical and Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Analytical and Forensic Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Ewen McLaughlin, James Nutt | ||
| Module Team: | Paul Jones, Samantha O'Connell | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAR 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | 15 Oct 2019 | ||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100388 - forensic science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2016 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2021 |
Module Aims
1. To allow the student to develop an understanding of basic branches of physical and inorganic chemistry, including chemical and molecular structure, the properties of selected atoms, ions and molecules, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibria, pH and catalysis.
Content Summary
1. Fundamental Inorganic Chemistry: The spectrum of atomic hydrogen: the Bohr model, spectral series (Lyman, Balmer etc), quantum numbers, atomic orbitals, shapes and orientation of s and p orbitals electronic configurations of elements with atomic number 1 to 36, explanation for trends observed in first ionisation energies.
2. Quantization of Energy: absorption and emission spectra of elements, applications, measurements of wavelengths and energies, explanation in terms of energy levels in atoms , use of the diffraction grating equation for emission spectra.
Properties of atoms and ions: atomic and ionic radii, Van der Waals, covalent and metallic radii, ionisation energies, electron affinities, electronegativities and their measurement.
3. Thermodynamics and feasibility of a reaction: enthalpy, entropy and Gibbs energy. Enthalpy changes (may include) enthalpy of combustion, enthalpy of formation, enthalpy of dissociation, mean bond enthalpy, ionisation enthalpy, electron affinity, enthalpy of fusion, enthalpy of vaporisation, enthalpy of sublimation. Calculations of Changes in the Enthalpy and Gibbs free energy of reaction (at standard conditions), and the significance of these quantities.
4. Kinetics and Catalysis: Rate of reactions, various methods for finding reaction order: for example, plotting graphs of functions of concentration versus time in accordance with the integrated rate expressions. Effect of temperature on reaction rate: Arrhenius equation. Catalysis: effects of catalysis on activation energy and energy profile diagrams.
5. pH and equilibrium: Equilibrium including acid dissociation and the concept of pH. Acid/base titrations and indicators.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Independent Study | 104 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the processes which govern chemical reactions, and the chemical properties of atoms, ions and molecules. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an ability to undertake practical work and interpret results and observations in the fields of physical and inorganic chemistry at a fundamental level. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | Formal Examination | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Practical | _Lab Practical 1 | Practical Work | 720 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| _Lab Practical 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |