CHEM GU4071

Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry--periodic table trends, Lewis representations, metal-ligand chemistry, molecular orbital diagrams, VSEPR representations, and group theory.

We learned group theory, symmetry operations, molecular orbital theory and atomic trends, mainly.

I learned how electronic configurations affect MOs. MO theory with point groups / symmetry to determine stability bonding and reactivity. How to use character tables and inspection to determine possible orbital interactions Drawing MO diagrams from the basis of the ligands vs the ligand plus metal How ligands interact with metals based MOs Spectroscopy / selection rules and how they depend on the strength of the ligand and the oxidation potential of the metal Jahn Teller distortion Metal organic complexes stability and reativity IR vs Raman spectroscopy Ligand substitution

This is a core course intended for undergraduate Chemistry majors and Chemistry doctoral students. The overall course grade is determined from homework, midterm, and final exam grades, with a small component for class participation. The homework is rigorously graded for accuracy as opposed to ungraded homework or homework graded based on completion/effort. This focus on rigorous grading may be a deterrent for some students. This, however, is clearly communicated by the instructor at the beginning of the course.

The material is great, so I would recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in chemistry! Group theory is incredible to learn and see how it builds on itself. It gives over a very intuitive understanding of chemistry in general. 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Fall 2021 Course: CHEMGU4071_001_2021_3-INORGANICCHEMISTRY : CHEMGU4071_001_2021_3 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Instructor: Jonathan Owen

I learnt a great deal about interpreting & constructing Molecular Orbital Diagram, how to deduce the formal oxidation states of transition metals, coordination chemistry, periodic trends, and some spectroscopy.

I learned how to understand and think critically about inorganic chemistry, its reactions and trends.

I learned about molecular orbital diagrams, point groups, and d-metal complexes.

I learned quite a bit about symmetry and molecular orbital theory. I also learned a good amount of transition metal chemistry.

I learned to create molecular orbital diagrams, describe the symmetry of a given molecule, understand character tables, paramagnetism, and Mulliken symbols. As well as to think critically about what a metal's position in the periodic table implies about its behavior as a lewis acid and determines how it will interact with different types of ligands.