3.5 Unit 5 CHEM5 Energetics, Redox and Inorganic Chemistry

3.5.1 Thermodynamics

• Enthalpy change (ΔH) definitions
• Born-Haber cycles
• Enthalpy of solution
• Bond enthalpy
• Entropy and entropy change
• Free-energy change (ΔG)

3.5.2 Periodicity

• Study of the reactions of Period 3 elements Na to Ar to illustrate periodic trends
• A survey of the acid base properties of the oxides of Period 3 elements

3.5.3 Redox Equilibria

• Redox equations
• Electrode potentials
• Electrochemical series
• Electrochemical cells

3.5.4 Transition Metals

• General properties of transition metals
• Complex formation
• Shapes of complex ions
• Formation of coloured ions
• Variable oxidation states
• Catalysis
• Heterogeneous
• Homogeneous
• Other applications of transition metal complexes

3.5.5 Reactions of Inorganic Compounds in Aqueous Solution

• Lewis acids and bases
• Metal-aqua ions
• Acidity or hydrolysis reactions
• Substitution reactions