Inorganic Chemistry
Chem 371
Fall 2014
Section 01
Mon/Wed 3:20-4:40 PM
TL-258
Professor Martha Greenblatt
Office: Wright Rieman 134A
Office Hours: M 12:00-1:00 PM and by appointment (preferable)
Phone: 848-445-3277 (primary office), 445-2618 (departmental office)
E-mail: greenbla@rci.rutgers.edu (best way to contact me)
Text: “Inorganic Chemistry”, Shriver and Atkins, Freeman 5th Edition (2010)
Solution Book: “Solution Manual for Inorganic Chemistry” by Michael
Hagerman, Christopher Schnabel and Kandalam Ramanujachary
0-7176-7053-9
URL: http://www.whfreeman.com/ichem
References: "Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity", J. E.
Huheey, E. A. Keiter, R. L. Keiter
"Basic Inorganic Chemistry", F. A. Cotton, G. Wilkinson, P. L. Gaus
“Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry”, B. Douglas, D. McDaniel, J.
Alexander
Prerequisites: Chem 161 or equivalent
Grading: A total of 400 points is possible in Chem 371. Points are distributed as
follows:
Exam #1: 10/14/2013, 3:20-4:40 PM, TL-258; 100 pts
Exam #2: 11/13/2013, 3:20-4:40 PM, Tl-258; 100 pts
Comprehensive Final Exam-200 pts
12/20/2013, 12:00-3:00 PM, TL-258
Total points 400 pts
Course Objectives/ Goals:
Chemistry 371 is designed to take students from the introductory principles of
chemistry to a broader and deeper level of understanding of the chemistry across
the periodic table. The material this semester is built on the electronic structure of
atoms, periodic behavior of the elements and bonding theories learned in
Chemistry 361. This semester we begin with an in depth review of acids and
bases and redox reactions. The subject of chemical bonding is paramount
throughout the course. Especially important is the understanding of molecular
orbital (delocalized) bonding models. Other important topics are coordination
complexes of transition metals and organometallics chemistry. Also covered are
modern concepts of solid-state chemistry.
Web site 160:371
I will be utilizing the RU-Sakai website for Chem 371. All registered students will
have access to the course site of 371 with the following process:
1. Using a web browser from any location go to: www.sakai.rutgers.edu
2. Log In with your RU NetID and Password
3. Click on 160:371 Fall 2014
4. Resources will allow you to access documents I upload there: Syllabus,
Lecture Notes etc…
Supplemental materials for the class (e.g. power point files, notes, overheads,
sample exams, and other materials) will be available through the Web site. I
recommend that you download and print files before lecture and use them
to take notes in class.
The material on this web page is copyrighted and may not be posted on
any other web site at or outside of Rutgers without permission.
Noncompliance with this policy will be treated as a violation of the
Code of Student Conduct and will be referred to the Office of Student
Conduct for action.
Important Dates:
October 13, 2014; Exam I
November 17, 2014; Exam II
December 10, 2014: Last day of class
December 19, 2014: Final Exam, 12:00 - 3:00 PM TL-258
Missed Exam Policy: If a student misses, or will miss an exam, due to illness or
family emergency, the student should speak to their Dean as soon as possible. A
make-up exam might be offered if the absence is supported by appropriate
documentation (e.g. note from physician or parent).
Withdrawal Policy and "I" Grade Policy: The administration of Chem 371 will
adhere strictly to the academic regulations stipulated in the most recent Schedule
of Classes and the RU General Catalog. Withdrawal from the course will follow
official RU procedures. Students are required to complete all courses for which
they are registered by the end of the semester. In some cases, a student may be
unable to complete all of the coursework because of extenuating circumstances,
but not due to poor performance. The term 'extenuating' circumstances include:
(1) incapacitating illness which prevents a student from attending classes for a
minimum period of two weeks, (2) a death in the immediate family, (3) financial
responsibilities requiring a student to alter a work schedule to secure
employment, (4) change in work schedule as required by an employer, or (5)
other emergencies deemed appropriate by the instructor.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism includes knowingly "representing, by paraphrase or direct
quotation, the published or unpublished work of another person as one's own in
any academic exercise or activity without full and clear acknowledgment. It also
includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or
agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials." The
penalties for plagiarism are severe.
Students with Disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates that
reasonable accommodation will be made for students with disabilities in order to
assure equal participation in Chem 371.
Tentative Class Schedule Fall Semester 2014
Day
Date
Lecture #
Topic
W
M
W
9/3
9/8
9/10
1
2
3
Acids and Bases
Acids and Bases,
Reactions and Properties
Chapter
Sections
4.1-4.5
4.6-4.10
4.10-4.13
Text
Problems
4.1-4.9
4.10-4.24
Problems:
4.1, 4.7, 4.13
5.1-5.8
5.9-8.15
Problems:
5.3, 5.8, 5.10
9.1-9.9
7.1-7.16
19.1-19.8
M
W
9/15
9/17
4
5
Oxidation and Reduction
Oxidation and Reduction and
5.1-5.4
5.4-5.7
M
W
M
9/22
9/24
9/29
6
7
8
9.1-9.5
7.1-7.11
19.1
W
10/1
9
M
10/6
10
Periodic Trends
Intro. To coordination compds
d-block chemistry Crystal field theory;
Jahn-Teller; octahedral, tetrahedral,
square planar fields
Molecular orbital theory, Ligand field
theory
Electronic spectra, term symbols
19.3
19.10-19.15
W
M
10/8
10/13
Electronic Spectra of complexes
Material covered in lectures 1-10
including 10
19.4-19.7
19.16-10.27
W
10/15
11
Exam I
3:20 -4:40 PM
TL-258
13
20.1-20.5
M
10/20
14
20.11-20.13
20.1-20.10,
20.14
20.18-20.23
W
10/22
15
d-block reaction mechanism:
substitution reactions
Redox reactions, photochemical
reactions
Organometallic chemistry
21.1-21.4
21.1-21.4
19.2
M
10/27
16
Ligands
W
10/29
17
Metallocenes, metal- metal bonding
21.5-26.9,
21.13, 21.16
21.19-21.20
M
11/3
18
Organometallics in biological systems
26.7, 26.8
W
11/5
19
Catch up
M
11/10
20
Review
W
11/12
21
M
11/17
W
M
11/19
11/24
22 Exam II
3:20-4:40 PM
TL-258
23
24
Solid state chemistry: review
Sizes of ions, ionic lattices, lattice
energies
Material covered in lectures 11-20
including 20
M
W
11/26
12/1
25
26
No Class
d-block metal oxides: magnetic
properties, electronic conductivity,
superconductors
M
W
12/3
12/8
27
28
M
12/10
28
Phosphors and other applications
Carbon group solids, Heterogeneous
Catalysis
Nanomaterials
F
12/19
Final Exam
12:00-3:00 PM
TL-258
50% - Lectures 21-28
and
50% - Comprehensive 1-22
Solid State Chemistry
Defects, batteries, fuel cells
21.9-21.12
21.18, 26.25,
21.26
Problem:
26.2
3.1-6.10
23.1-23.4
23.1-28.6,
Problems:
23.1-23.5
23.7-23.9
23.9, 23.12
Problems:
23.8, 23.11,
23.16, 23.18
23. 14, 23.15
23.18
23.11-23.18
23.19,
25.10-25.14
24.1-24.2,
24.8,-24.10
24.1, 24.4