This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The properties of species containing transition metals and lanthanides are governed by the electronic structure of these metals and ions and a more in-depth understanding of their electronic states will be provided in this module in order to explore these properties and current research trends. The consequences of these concepts for physical properties will be explored. Current research ideas will also be incorporated.
Nanoscale phenomena are increasingly important in cutting edge materials science. Understanding colloids and interfaces is integral to entry into this field. Students will learn the physical chemistry of these systems, starting from classifications, and move forward to understanding the thermodynamics and kinetics through application of principles of structural chemistry. Characterisation and up-to-date applications of colloidal systems will be delivered.
Private Study: 124
Contact Hours: 26
Total: 150
Not available as an elective module
• Assignment 1 – 10%
• Assignment 2 – 10%
• Examination (3 hours) – 80%
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See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of advanced concepts in inorganic and physical chemistry including terminology, theory, units and conventions.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to chemistry and to apply this knowledge and understanding to the solution of qualitative and quantitative problems.
3. Recognise and critically analyse problems and plan strategies for their solution by the evaluation, interpretation and synthesis of scientific information and data.
4. Understand the importance of observational and instrumental monitoring of physiochemical events and changes, and the systematic and reliable documentation of the above.
5. Collate, interpret and explain the significance and underlying theory of experimental data to advanced chemical principles.
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