CHEM 315L: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
SPRING 2014
Textbook: Inorganic Chemistry (5th Ed.) by Miessler, Fisher & Tarr (2014)
EXAM #1
1. Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
1. What is Inorganic Chemistry?
2. Contrasts with Organic Chemistry
3. The History of Inorganic Chemistry
4. Perspective
2. Atomic Structure
1. Historical Development of Atomic Theory
2. The Schrödinger Equation (skip 2-2-1)
3. Periodic Properties of Atoms
4. Symmetry and Group Theory
1. Symmetry Elements and Groups
2. Point Groups
3. Simple Bonding Theory
1. Lewis Dot Structures
2. Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion
4. Symmetry and Group Theory
3. Properties and Representations of Groups
4. Examples and Applications of Symmetry
5. Molecular Orbitals
1. Formation of Molecular Orbitals From Atomic Orbitals
2. Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules
3. Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules
4. Molecular Orbitals for Larger Molecules
EXAM #2
9. Coordination Chemistry I: Structures and Isomers
1. History
2. Nomenclature
3. Isomerism
4. Coordination Numbers and Structures
10. Coordination Chemistry II: Bonding (additional reading from Huheey)
2. Bonding Theories
3. Ligand Field Theory
4. Angular Overlap
5. Jahn-Teller Effect
6. Four- and Six-Coordinate Preferences
EXAM #3
10. Coordination Chemistry II: Bonding
1. Experimental Evidence for Electronic Structures
11. Coordination Chemistry III: Electronic Spectra
1. Absorption of Light
2. Quantum Numbers of Multielectron Atoms
3. Electronic Spectra of Coordination Compounds
12. Coordination Chemistry IV: Reactions and Mechanisms
1. History
2. Substitution Reactions
3. Kinetic Consequences of Reaction Pathways
4. Experimental Evidence in Octahedral Substitution
5. Stereochemistry of Reactions
6. Substitution Reactions of Square-Planar Complexes
7. The trans Effect
8. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
9. Reactions of Coordinated Ligands
13. Organometallic Chemistry
1. Historical Background
2. Organic Ligands and Nomenclature
3. The 18-Electron Rule
4. Ligands in Organometallic Chemistry
5. Bonding Between Metal Atoms and Organic Pi Systems
14. Organometallic Reactions and Catalysis
1. Reactions Involving Gain or Loss of Ligands
2. Reactions Involving Modification of Ligands
3. Organometallic Catalysts
4. Heterogeneous Catalysts