Transition Metal Chemistry
0600-S2-O-CMP
Lecture
Introduction to the transition metal chemistry (electronic configurations, changes in properties within the group and period in the periodic table, comparison of the properties of elements of the series 4 and 5d with 3d); crystal field theory (energy splitting of d orbitals in fields of different symmetries, factors influencing the size of fission, ESPK, exchange energy, ESPO, octahedral coordination, square coordination, spinels - structure and application); theory of molecular orbitals (molecular orbital diagrams, bonds, comparison of square and tetrahedral coordination, nephelouxtic series); electron spectroscopy of transition metal compounds (types and intensity of electronic transitions, selection rules, electronic states, splitting of ground state terms, Orgel and Tanabe Sugano diagrams, the influence of complex structure and electron configuration on d-d transitions); solid state transition metal compounds (meaning of the solid state, solids of series 3, 4 and 5d); non-stoichiometric compounds (crystallographic defects, formation, structure and importance of non-stoichiometric compounds); superconductivity in transition metal compounds (preparation, structure, nomenclature, application); new magnetic materials based on coordination compounds (molecular magnets, single molecules as magnets, hybrid materials, applications).
Laboratory
Synthesis, study of chemical properties, determination of the composition of chromium(II) and chromium(III) complexes, organometallic compounds of chromium(III), manganese(III) and (VI) compounds, iron(VI) by chemical and electrochemical methods, iron(II) complexes , iron(III), copper(II) and nickel(II) using many different experimental methods.
Exercise titles:
1. Synthesis and optical properties of copper(II) complexes
2. Synthesis of coordination compounds of copper(II), nickel(II), chromium(III), and iron(III). The study of spectroscopic and magnetic properties
3. Chromium(III) complexes with picolinic acid
4. Chromium(III) complexes with dipicolinic acid
5. Application of chromium(II) in oxidation by dioxygen and in synthesis of metalloorganic compounds
6. Complex equilibria – the formula and the stability constant of iron(II), iron(III), and nickel(II) metal complexes
7. Determination of the acid dissociation constant for cis-[Cr(C2O4)2(H2O)2]- ion
8. Synthesis and studies on properties of [FeO4]2- ion
Total student workload
1. Hours conducted with the participation of instructors: contact hours provided for in the study plan for a given course (the sum of hours of all types of classes within the course; in the case of e-learning courses - the number of “in-class” contact hours and the number of hours conducted in the synchronous mode) as well as consultation hours of a student/postgraduate student / participant of a training course (in the case of online classes - the number of expected “in-class” contact consultation hours and the number of hours for online consultations), lecture - 10 hrs., laboratory - 30 hrs., consultation hours – 5 hrs., sum – 45 hrs.
2. The time devoted to self-study of a student / postgraduate student / participant of a training course necessary to successfully complete the course, i.e., earlier preparation and completion of notes; collection and selection of relevant materials for classes, required revision of the material, writing assignments, developing projects, reading reference materials, reading course materials provided via an e-learning platform, carrying out test tasks on this platform, 20 hrs.
3. The time required to prepare for assessment and grading (e.g. examinations), 25 hrs.
4. Time required for compulsory internship(s).
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1: The graduate has in-depth knowledge of main branches of chemistry, its development and significance to the progress in sciences and natural sciences as well as to the cognition and understanding of the world and human development - PK_W01
W2: The graduate has in-depth knowledge of a selected branch of chemistry - K_W02
W3: The graduate has knowledge of synthesis and characteristics of inorganic and organic compounds, catalysts, adsorbents, carbon materials, natural and organometallic compounds, polymers, nanomaterials, and their practical use - K_W03
W4: The graduate knows the rules of proper experiment planning and verification of results’ reliability. The graduate has knowledge of statistical methods required for analysing experimental data - K_W09
W5: The graduate has general knowledge of transition metals chemistry, its development trends and recent findings - K_W11
W6: The graduate knows and understands theoretical fundamentals of various analytical methods and their application in the interpretation of measurement results - K_W12
W7: The graduate knows advanced techniques applied in chemical processes - K_W13
W8: The graduate has sufficient knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations that allows to work on their own and perform unsupervised research or measurement-related work - K_W14
Learning outcomes - skills
U1: The graduate is able to use and capitalise on in-depth knowledge covering main branches of chemistry and use it creatively within the range of their specialisation - K_U01
U2: The graduate is able to deal with Polish and international standards in order to determine certain physical and chemical properties of chemical substances - K_U05
U3: The graduate is able to prepare a workstation and plan the synthesis process of a specific compound or chemical product - K_U06
U4: The graduate is able to find information in scientific journals and popular science magazines as well as chemical databases published in both Polish and English. The graduate is able to specify scientific problems in chemistry, to search for solutions, to present the results of their work in the form of written reports both in Polish and in a foreign language as well as an individually prepared project - K_U08
U5: The graduate is able to determine properties of molecules with the use of theoretical methods such as spectroscopy, and to examine chemical reaction pathways. The graduate is able to select an optimal method and to carry out calculations, use the results to analyse experimental data as well as critically evaluate the results - K_U10
U6: The graduate is able to plan and carry out an experiment as well as to analyse its results critically. The graduate is able to apply an exemplary software package for the statistical analysis of an experiment - K_U11
U7: The graduate is able to plan, find in the field literature, predict potential trends, perform and verify the method of synthesis, determination of composition and properties of a new chemical compound - K_U12
U8: The graduate is able to analyse selected types of spectra (e.g. NMR, UV-Vis, IR, EPR) and draw conclusions with regard to the structure of compounds. The graduate is able to search for and compare spectra with those collected in various databases - K_U13
U9: The graduate is able to deal with a selected group of analytical methods and to critically evaluate analysis results, and to discuss measurement errors - K_U14
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1: The graduate is able to cooperate and work in a team (assuming various roles in this team) as well as to creatively solve problems concerning research studies and chemical synthesis - K_K02
K2: The graduate is aware of potential practical implementation and economic importance of chemical compounds and new materials as well as potential hazards connected with their use. The graduate is able to identify and solve related problems - K_K03
K3: The graduate is able to specify priorities in order to solve a chemical problem posed by themselves or by other persons - K_K05
K4: The graduate can formulate and present opinions on fundamental chemical issues and developments in this field - K_K07
Teaching methods
Lecture:
- Informative lecture (conventional)
Laboratory:
- Experimental method, discussion, written laboratory reports
- Methods for the presentation of content (multimedia presentation)
Expository teaching methods
- informative (conventional) lecture
Exploratory teaching methods
- laboratory
Type of course
compulsory course
Prerequisites
Lectures on "Inorganic chemistry" and "Instrumental analysis" at the undergraduate level should be credited before the completion of this specific course.
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Written examination - W01, W02, W03, W11, U01, U13, K03
Test - W01, W02, W03, W09, W11, W12, W13, U01, U08, U10, U12, U13, K05, K07
In-class activity - K02, K03, K05, K07
Others - laboratory exercise reports - W09, W14, U05, U06, U08, U10, U11, U12, U14, K07
Written exam (single and multiple choice test, open questions; supplementary test - retake, open questions, calculation tasks - a total of 60 minutes).
Laboratory (continuous assessment - tests, current preparation for classes, discussion during the experiments, reporting the results, reports on exercises).
Sequential credit is not required, failure to pass the laboratory does not mean failure to obtain credit for the lecture.
Practical placement
Bibliography
Lecture
1. E. Crabb, E. Moore, L. Smart (eds.), Concepts in Transition Metal Chemistry, RSCPublishing, Cambridge, 2010.
2. A. Bielański, Podstawy chemii nieorganicznej, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa, 2012.
3. F.A. Cotton, G. Wilkinson, P.L. Gaus, Chemia nieorganiczna, wyd. 2, Wydaw¬nictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa, 1998.
4. G.A. Lawrance, Introduction to Coordination Chemistry, John Wiley & Son Ltd., Chichester, 2010.
5. G.L. Miessler, D.A. Tarr, Inorganic Chemistry, 3th ed., Pearson Education Inc., New Jersey, 2004.
6. M. Cieślak-Golonka, J. Starosta, M. Wasielewski, Wstęp do chemii koordynacyjnej, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa, 2010.
7. H.-B. Kraatz, N. Metzler-Nolte (eds.), Concepts and Models in Bioinorganic Chemistry, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2006.
8. C.J. Jones, J.R. Thornback, Medicinal Application of Coordination Chemistry, RSCPublishing, Cambridge, 2007.
Laboratory
1. J. Wiśniewska, G. Wrzeszcz, Chemia metali przejściowych i magnetochemia, UMK, Toruń, 2013.
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