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Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2008/09


CH30030 d-block chemistry

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX 100%
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take CH20147 or take CH20148 and in taking this unit you cannot take CH30127
Aims & Learning
Objectives: To introduce the principles of the chemistry of the heavy transition metals. After studying the Unit, students should be able to:
* Explain the systematic trends across the d-block elements.
* Contrast the differences down individual d-block triads.
* Explain the principles behind the formation of metal-metal bonds in heavy d-.
Content:
A description of the chemistry of the second and third row d-block elements. The contrast between the chemistry of these heavier d-block elements with those of the first row. Metal-metal bonding in second and third row metal complexes. Selected chemistry of a d-block triad with an emphasis on metal clusters.