Inorganic Chemistry , by F. A. Cotton and G. Wilkinson, Wiley. Important theoretical ideas of atomic structure and bonding are treated in order to explain and predict chemical properties of inorganic compounds. Acid-base concepts, classes of chemical compounds, and coordination chemistry are emphasized. The three in-class examinations will be given at night in Venable Hall or by arrangement with anyone who cannot meet at night. Review sessions will be conducted at night in Venable Hall before each examination.
Attendance is optional.
Hours will also be announced on designated Saturdays and Sundays when students may receive individual help with course material in 106 Morehead Labs. Problem sets will be assigned for each major topic covered in lecture. More detailed solutions for assigned exercises will be distributed to students in mimeograph form and for problems not assigned when appropriate or requested. Please pick up mimeograph notes at the designated place in the lecture room before the start of each class. If sufficient class time is available before the close of the semester, this topic will be covered.