Inorganic Chemistry I ((4 Credits))

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This is the first part of the two term course sequence in inorganic chemistry, designed for chemistry majors. It introduces descriptive inorganic chemistry, with emphasis on its physical principles and practical applications. Topics include chemical bonding in polyatomic molecules, molecular symmetry and group theory, the crystalline solid state, acid-base reactions in aqueous and non-aqueous media, redox chemistry, chemical characterization techniques, and properties and reactions of the main group elements. Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry II, and Physical Chemistry I.