This module further develops the key chemical principles, models and vocabulary that
underpin our understanding of chemical reactions and compounds. The range of learning activities is designed to initiate progress towards the development of Keele's Graduate Attributes with an emphasis on development of information literacy and independent study skills
To equip students with the numerical and analytical skills required to solve problems in chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics, including basic calculus
To equip students with knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and vocabulary used to describe why chemical processes happen with specific reference to the energetics of chemical processes, periodic trends in the properties of compounds, and reaction rates.
To develop students' transferable (employability) skills as part of the development of Keele's Graduate Attributes.
Use the periodic table to rationalise changes in the chemical and physical properties of s-block, p-block and first row d-block elements and their compounds and complexes. will be achieved by assessments: 1,3,4
Identify, describe and explain, in detail, the principal features of standard organic addition, substitution and elimination reactions, the functional groups involved and the factors that influence their rates and mechanisms. will be achieved by assessments: 1,3,4
Use curly arrows to illustrate standard organic reaction mechanisms accurately and with due attention to stereochemistry. will be achieved by assessments: 1,3,4
Solve standard chemical thermodynamics problems and use thermodynamic arguments to make predictions concerning the behaviour of chemical systems will be achieved by assessments: 1,3,4
Predict rate laws from analysis of simple model reaction mechanisms and analyse experimental reaction rate data using simple kinetic models will be achieved by assessments: 1,3,4
Describe and explain standard close-packing models of ionic lattices and calculate ionic lattice enthalpies using theoretical equations and models. will be achieved by assessments: 1,3,4
Describe and explain the principal features of the chemistry of the first row transition metals, their compounds and complexes and be able to rationalise properties such as oxidation state stability, co-ordination numbers, the geometry and basic magnetic and spectroscopic properties of 1st rows transition metal complexes. will be achieved by assessments: 1,3,4
Prepare and deliver a short, effective, professional presentation on an aspect of chemistry for a specialist audience. will be achieved by assessments: 2
Workshops: 20 hrs
Class Tests: 2 hrs
Presentation preparation and peer-assessment: 20 hrs
Independent Study: 64 hrs
A series of problem sheets (approximately every 2 weeks) with a strong formative element involving tutor, self and peer-assessment.
Students will prepare a short (5 minute) presentation on an aspect of Chemistry with choice of delivery format (screencast, podcast, filmed in person). Assessment will be a mix of self-, tutor and peer-evaluation.
Class tests (~2 hours in total spread across the semester) employing a variety of questions styles.
Mixture of short and extended answer questions.
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