2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CHEM1202 Chemistry 2A: Energy and Structure
15 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Dr Richard Ansell
Email: R.J.Ansell@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2021/22
Pre-requisite qualifications
A-level Chemistry or EquivalentPre-requisites
CHEM1101 | Chemistry 1: Bonding and Behaviour |
This module is mutually exclusive with
CHEM1201 | Chemistry 2: Energy, Structure and Transformation |
Module replaces
CHEM1211 Foundations of Physical ChemistryCHEM1240 Foundations of Inorganic ChemistryThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module will build upon the introduction to the principles of chemistry introduced in CHEM1101 to provide students with a broad foundation of knowledge across physical and inorganic chemistryObjectives
On completion of this module, students will have an understanding of the principles of the key sub-disciplines of chemistry including- Analysis and understanding of the kinetics and thermodynamics of chemical reactions
- molecular energy levels and their origin
- an introduction to molecular spectroscopy
- the crystalline and metallic state;
- descriptive chemistry of main-group elements
- descriptive chemistry of transition-metals including crystal and ligand-field theory.
The student will also be able to appreciate how these ideas have relevance to modern society through the medium of selected illustrative examples, and will be able to apply these concepts to a range of problems in a linked programme of workshops and tutorials. Therefore on completion of this modules students should also be able
- To stimulate and inspire students in Chemistry
- To demonstrate links between academia and industry
- To give insights into the perception and importance of chemistry
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to explain and apply the principles of:
1. The kinetics and thermodynamics of chemical reactions
2. The original of molecular energy levels and principles of molecular spectroscopy
3. The structure and properties of simple crystalline solids
4. The chemistry of main-group elements
5. The chemistry of transition metals
Syllabus
- Definition of rate and rate equation; elementary vs complex reactions. Mechanisms. Integrated rate equations. Empirical chemical kinetics and experimental methods. Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibria (link to K) Rate determining step, steady state approximation and pre-equilibria The temperature dependence of reactions: Arrhenius equation, collision theory. Potential energy profiles, transition states and intermediates. Catalysis. Gibbs Energy, Enthalpy and Entropy Thermodynamic origins of equilibrium constants. Kθ, Kc and Kp; Response of equilibria to temperature and pressure; Redox reactions. Electrochemical cells. The Nernst equation. Molecular Energies: Forms of molecular energy - translational, rotational, vibrational and electronic. Energy levels and the Boltzmann distribution. Molecular spectroscopy.
- Metallic and ionic crystal structures; thermodynamics of ionic salts; trends in chemistry of the main group elements; chemistry of transition metal complexes: types and properties, ligand exchange chemistry, crystal and ligand field theories.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
Lecture | 38 | 1.00 | 38.00 |
Tutorial | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
Private study hours | 101.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 49.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Pre-reading will be expected before lectures. Post-lecture students are expected to review their notes and work independently on problems – 64 hFurther problems will be set for students to prepare for tutorials – 10 h
Completing mid-term online assessment – 5 h
Preparing for exam – 22 h
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will have the opportunity to solve problems in workshops and offline, for which model answers will be provided, enabling them to reflect independently on their progress.Formative exercises will be set ahead of tutorials. Feedback in written form will be provided on some of these. In other cases feedback will be provided generically in the tutorial
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Computer Exercise | Computer Exercise | 15.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 15.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Open Book exam | 2 hr 00 mins | 85.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 85.00 |
Students to be allowed to take one page of A4 notes into the open-book exam.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 02/07/2021 10:55:13
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