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Course Outlines

Fall 2015 - CHEM 236W LA03

Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (3)

Class Number: 4599

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 17, 2015
    Thu, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CHEM 122 and 126. Corequisite: CHEM 230.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the synthetic and spectroscopic techniques used in the preparation and characterization of both main group and transition metal compounds. Students with credit for CHEM 236 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

1 tutorial hour/week; 4 lab hours/week

Writing Intensive Course: An emphasis will be placed on writing in chemistry with a focus on keeping a laboratory notebook and writing formal laboratory reports.

Topics

Main Group Chemistry
Introduction to Infrared Spectroscopy in Inorganic Chemistry
The Oxidation States of Tin: Preparation of Tin (IV) and Tin (II) Iodide
Inorganic Polymers

Transition Metal Chemistry
Reactions of Transition Metal Ions
Synthesis and Thermal Decomposition of [(C6H5)3P]2CuBH4
Werner Complexes: Preparation and Determination of Structural Formula
Synthesis and Isomerization of Nitro- and [Nitritopentamminecobalt(III)]chloride
The Influence of Ligand Field Strength on the Visible Spectra of Cu(II) Complexes

Note: Other labs may be introduced.

Grading

  • Lab Results, Reports, & Technique 70%
  • Written Quizzes & Final Exam 30%

NOTES:

Tutorials & Labs begin Week 1. Attendance at weekly tutorials is mandatory.
Lab coats and safety glasses/goggles are mandatory for all Chemistry labs.
The tuition for this course includes a fee of $6.50 for the laboratory manual.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Lab coat and safety glasses/goggles

REQUIRED READING:

Lab manuals will be distributed during the first laboratory session.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.

Registrar Notes:

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