CH625 : Ligand field theory

Department

Department of Chemistry

Academic Program

Master in inorganic chemisty

Type

Elective

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

This course aims to:• The ability to analyze the basic concepts (of the crystal field theory) and its physical perspective.• Ability to perform quantitative calculations based on crystal field theory.• The ability to theoretically determine spectra and compare them with scientific results and study magnetic properties.• The ability to calculate theoretical energy (CFSE) and the theory of molecular orbitals, calculate electronic spectra and compare them with practical spectra.

Intended learning outcomes

a. Knowledge & understandingA.1 The student will be familiar with the bonding theories and compare them with the crystal field theory.A.2 The student explains the previous concepts and rules using the crystal field theory.A.3 The student draws and explains the molecular spectra and compares them with practical spectra.A.4 The student should remember and recall the laws and equations he studied in the course and find solutions to problems and exercises related to molecular spectra from the perspective of crystal field theory.B. Mental skillsB.1 That the student relates the theoretical, computational results and the results of the practical measurement.B.2 The student compares results using CFT and other theories.B.3 To be able to solve problems related to fixing cards using LFTB.4 Be able to derive the laws and equations that regulate LFTc. Practical & professional skillsC.1 Knowledge of the effect of donor atoms on the energy of d orbitals in the coordination compound and the magnetic behavior of some coordination compounds.C.2 The student distinguishes between the effect of the continuums in the tetrahedral symmetric field and the octahedral symmetric field.C.3 The student realizes the importance of the molecular continuity field theory in understanding the interaction of coordination compounds, its mechanics and thermal stability.C.4 Know that one of the primary ways to apply concepts of molecular orbitals (MO) in coordination chemistry is in continuum field theoryDr. Generic and transferable skillsD.1 Applying the crystal field theory to understand the effect of the field of the donor atoms on the energy of the d orbitals in the coordination compoundD.2 Calculation of the continuum field and the extent of d orbital separation depends on the geometry of the continuums.D.3 Calculating the magnitudes of the effects that occur between the orbitals of the contacts and the spheres of the envelope d.D.4 Solving problems related to the activity and inactivity of coordination compounds based on the crystal field theory

Teaching and learning methods

• Giving lectures• Using the smart board.• Use figures and tables for explanation and clarification.Scientific activity by preparing reports and research papers.• Using e-learning tools for scientific websites on the Internet.

Methods of assessments

First written exam 25%Second written exam 25%final exam 50%

1. محتوى المقرر (Course contents)

الموضوع العلمي

عدد الساعات

محاضرة

معمل

تمارين

مناقشة

مذاكرة مستقلة

عدد الاسابيع

Ligand field theory, concept and scope

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LFT, Quantitative analysis

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LFT and Spectroscopy, thermodynamics concepts

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Symmetry of d orbitals and Character table for Oh, Td

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Spectral Terms and Electronic spectra

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Relationship between representation and wave functions

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Application of LFT and Molecular orbital theory for complex ions.

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