CHM2203 Transition Metal Chemistry

This course introduces the learner to the chemistry of elements in the d-block of the periodic table. 

Course objectives
By the end of the course, learners should be able to; 

• State and explain the general characteristics of transition metals 
• Explain valence bond and molecular orbital theories 
• Outline the chemistry of the first transition metal series with emphasis on the structure, and reactions of oxides and halides 
• Compare the chemistry of the 2nd and 3rd transition series 
• Outline the chemistry of Lanthanides and Actinides