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CHEMISTRY 413 6M
INORGANIC PREPARATIONS
FALL 2013, M 12:15-3:00 PM, BEA 255
INSTRUCTOR:
Name: Dr. Yusheng Dou
Office: BEA 131
Phone Number: (985) 448-4880
E-Mail: Yusheng.Dou@nicholls.edu
Web: http://www.nicholls.edu/phsc/ydou
Office Hours: MWF: 10:40-11:40AM, TR:9:00-11:30 AM, 4:30-5:30 PM or by appointment
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
CHEM 413. Inorganic Preparations. 1-0-3. The syntheses and systematic characterization of
inorganic compounds.
PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE
CHEM 306. Corequisite: CHEM 412.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS
Text Laboratory manual is available at Copy Connection. This manual is required and contains
the experiments, instrumentation operational instructions, and pertinent literature references.
SUPPLEMENTS
Required Supplementary Readings: Research Inorganic Chemistry Article in Primary Literature.
COURSE GOALS
 Carry out some of the many reactions that you have learned in Chem 412.
 Reinforce previously learned lab techniques and to learn more advanced techniques.
 Learn how to prepare samples for spectral characterization.
 Use the chemical literature/databases in a practical way for experimental design and report writing.
 Improve writing skills and learn the style and format of scientific journal writing.
STUDENT OUTCOME OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Explain how inorganic syntheses are conducted.
 Demonstrate the chemical principles and techniques used by inorganic chemists such as
inert atmosphere work, high temperature synthesis, magnetic measurements, solid-state
synthesis, Aqueous kinetics, and re-crystallization.
 Use a wide range of instrumentation such as ultraviolet-visible, Fourier transform
infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, conductivity meter, magnetic susceptibility
balance, and differential scanning calorimetry.
 Demonstrate safety practices as consistent with departmental policy.
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TENTATIVE OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
The following topics will be addressed in this lab course:
 Synthesis and Purification of PotassiumTrisoxalatoferrate (III) Trihydrate.
 Complex Ion Composition of Ni2+-ethylenediamine complexes by Job’s method.
 Synthesis of [Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3 and [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2.
 Aquation of [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+
 Synthesis and Determination of Magnetic Moment of Copper (II) Acetate Monohydrate.
 Preparation of Copper Glycine Complexes: Cis-Bis(glycinato)copper(II) Monohydrate.
 Preparation of Copper Glycine Complexes: Trans-Bis(glycinato)copper(II)
 Solid-State Synthesis of the High-Temperature Superconductor, YBa2Cu3O7-x
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
See Methods of Evaluation
METHODS OF EVALUATION (UNDERGRADUATE)
Overall grade will be obtained from the following categories:
1) Lab notebook (includes all experiments conducted)
2) Lab report 1 (Experiment 1)
3) Lab report 2 (Experiment 2)
4) Lab report 3 (Experiment 3A & B)
5) Lab report 4 (Experiment 4A & B)
6) Finial Exam
Total Points: 300 points
50 points
50 points
50 points
50 points
50 points
50 points
Grading scale - A= 90 - 100%; B= 80 - 89%; C= 65 - 79%; D= 55 - 64%; F= below 54%.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY
Section Five of the Code of Student Conduct, ‘Academic Dishonesty and Disruptive Behavior,’
includes a requirement that faculty file a charge complaint statement with their respective dean
whenever a student is confronted or disciplined for cheating. The Office of Academic Affairs
will maintain these records, and any student confronted and/or disciplined for multiple offenses
of academic dishonesty will be brought before the Academic Affairs Integrity Committee for
further review and potential sanctions. Please read the Code of Student Conduct for further
details regarding this policy.
MAKE-UP
There will be NO MAKE-UP labs.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance of all students is mandatory. A total of two (excused or unexcused) absences will
result in the student being dropped from the class with a grade of "F”.
DISABILITY STATEMENT
If you have a documented disability that requires assistance, you will need to register with the
Office of Disability Services for coordination of your academic accommodations. The Office of
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Disability Services is located in 158 Shaver. The phone number is (985) 448-4430 (TDD 4497002).
SEMESTER WITHDRAWALS
The last day to withdraw form the class with a “W” is November 15, 2013.
ACADEMIC GRIEVANCES
The proper procedure for filing grade appeals or grievances related to academic matters is listed
in Section 5 of the Code of Student Conduct and at the following link:
http://www.nicholls.edu/documents/student_life/code_of_conduct.pdf.
CONTINUED LEARNING FOLLOWING AN EXTREME EMERGENCY
In order to make continued learning possible following an extreme emergency, students are
responsible for:
 reading regular emergency notifications on the NSU website;
 knowing how to use and access Moodle (or university designated electronic delivery
system);
 being familiar with emergency guidelines;
 evacuating textbooks and other course materials;
 knowing their Blackboard (or designated system) student login and password;
 contacting faculty regarding their intentions for completing the course.
Faculty are responsible for:
 their development in the use of the Moodle (or designated) software;
 having a plan for continuing their courses using only Blackboard and email;
 continuing their course in whatever way suits the completion of the course best, and
being creative in the continuation of these courses;
 making adjustments or compensations to a student’s progress in special programs with
labs, clinical sequences or the like only in the immediate semester following the
emergency.
DISCLAIMER
This syllabus is not a contract and no part of it should be construed as such. The syllabus is
subject to change. Students will be notified of these changes in a timely manner.
LAB SCHEDULE
The following is a list of laboratory experiments*.
Date
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Techniques
Topics
Orientation
Format of formal post lab report
1. Synthesis and Purification of
PotassiumTrisoxalatoferrate (III)
Trihydrate
Labor Day, No Class
Re-crystallization
UV-VIS
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UV-VIS
Day 6
2. Complex Ion Composition of
Ni2+-ethylenediamine complexes by Job’s method
3A. Synthesis of [Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3 and
[Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2
3A. Measurement of conductivity and FTIR
Day 7
3B. Aquation of [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+
UV-Vis, kinetics
Day 8
Day 13
4A. Synthesis and Determination of Magnetic Moment of
FTIR, mag. susceptibility balance,
Copper (II) Acetate Monohydrate
inert atm
4B. Preparation of Copper Glycine Complexes:
DSC, FTIR
Cis-Bis(glycinato)copper(II) Monohydrate
4B. Preparation of Copper Glycine Complexes:
DSC, FTIR, high temp.
Trans-Bis(glycinato)copper(II)
5. Solid-State Synthesis of the High-Temperature
solid-state syn., high temp.
Superconductor, YBa2Cu3O7-x
5. Solid-State Synthesis of the High-Temperature
solid-state syn., high temp.
Superconductor, YBa2Cu3O7-x
6. Preparation of Ferrocene
inert atm., FTIR, (inert
NMR atm., FTIR, NMR)
Day 14
Final Exam
Day 4
Day 5
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
* All parts of this schedule are subject to revision as events may warrant, and should not be construed as a contract.
Students will be notified of any changes. Notifications will appear on http://blackboard.nicholls.edu.
Students will be assigned to a partner and a starting group number. Students are responsible for
advanced planning for each experiment. Do not try to attempt these experiments without prior
thought and reading background material. Little advance planning is not acceptable and will be
reflected in your grade. Advance planning includes such things as calculations for solution
preparation and the operation/setup of equipment.
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