Chemistry: Reactions and Synthesis

This subject covers key concepts associated with the synthesis and design of organic and inorganic molecules, molecular architecture and the energy transformations associated with chemical and physical processes. Topics covered include synthesis of simple polyfunctional organic compounds, thermodynamically controlled reactions of s-, p- and d- block elements, thermodynamics, intermolecular forces and the electrical, optical and mechanical properties of solids. These topics have applications in drug discovery, chemical industry, nanotechnology, and energy harnessing through conventional and alternative energy sources.

学习化学反应原理与有机合成方法。

• 1Understand the foundations and importance of intermolecular forces and their role in chemical processes and the chemical basis for the electrical, mechanical and optical properties of materials;
• 2Recall and apply approaches to the synthesis and some reactions of simple polyfunctional organic compounds;
• 3Distinguish between kinetically and thermodynamically controlled reactions and to apply these concepts to rationalise synthetic transformations;
• 4Understand basic thermodynamic concepts and the application of these approaches to real solutions, mixtures and phase equilibria;
• 5Interpret and differentiate the main factors controlling the substitution and redox reactions of main group and transition metal elements.