Transition metal chemistry
Main group chemistry
Coordination chemistry
Applications of chemistry for renewable energy and the environment
The chemistry of alkali- and alkali-earth metals
F-block chemistry

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

• summarize periodic trends from the elements including electronic structure, bonding, reactivity, and other physical properties, as well as, use that knowledge to determine reaction products.
• evaluate literature on inorganic chemistry
• generate and analyze experimental data in a practical laboratory.

Course activities

Lectures: To develop our knowledge of the periodic trends and reactivity of the elements, this course has lectures that systematically examine the blocks in the periodic table. We will then deeply investigate how inorganic chemistry is used for energy and environmental applications, as well as its relevance for bioinorganic chemistry and nanomaterials. Lectures will be supplemented with suggested readings from the primary course textbook Inorganic Chemistry 7^th Edition by Weller, Overton, Rourke, and Armstrong.

Exercises: The scientific method has proven to be the gold standard by which humanity evaluates truth. We will apply and develop our knowledge of the scientific method by critically reading and evaluating short inorganic chemistry texts. There are three parts to the exercises: 1) an introduction to inorganic chemistry texts and a review of the scientific method, 2) examples and presentation of representative inorganic chemistry texts, and 3) peer-review of inorganic chemistry texts.

Laboratory: There are 2 laboratory sections for the course (6 hours each). Laboratory section 1 is on synthesis of inorganic materials and molecules. Laboratory section 2 is on the characterization of the compounds you synthesized in section 1. Both sections are mandatory and will be examined by a written report after section 2. Details regarding the preparation for the laboratory sections and the laboratory report will be found on Canvas.

Inorganic Chemistry 7th Edition by Weller, Overton, Rourke, and Armstrong

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Oral exam, 6.5 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Final examination (TEN1; 6.5 points)

Written exam

Practical laboratory (LAB1; 1.0 point)

The final grade is the same as the grade on the written exam.

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.