CHEM2110
Analytical Chemistry
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
The first part of the course covers an introduction into measurements in analytical chemistry and a short introduction into statistics. The second part provides an introduction to the basic instrumental methods of chemical analysis which are commonly used in analytical laboratories, these include spectrophotometry and atomic absorption. Next important titrimetric methods will be covered: acid-base, complexometric, or redox titrations. Titrations still play an important role in the modern analytical laboratory, to a large extent because many titrations can be fully automated. However, the basic reactions and methods of indication are the same. Particularly the study of the chemical equilibrium is fundamental for all titrimetric methods. Towards the end of the course basic separation techniques including chromatography will be covered. Spreadsheets are introduced for calculations in the lectures and further exercises are done in the tutorials. Theory is brought to practice in the laboratory using a wide range of typical examples.
The course forms part of the accredited degree program required for Membership of Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inc. and Chartered Chemist qualifications.
This course has compulsory course components and students must:
1. must participate in and submit laboratory reports for the established minimum requirements and obtain a minimum passing grade of 50%; and
2. obtain a minimum passing grade of 40% in the final, end-of-semester examination for the course.
In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory Workplace Health and Safety requirement. Students will receive full information on this compulsory component in the course outline provided by the school.
| Objectives | On successful completion of this course, students will be able: 1. to develop expertise relevant to the professional practice of chemistry 2. to develop an understanding of the range and uses of analytical methods in chemistry 3. to establish an appreciation of the role of chemistry in quantitative analysis 4. to develop an understanding of the broad role of the chemist in measurement and problem solving for analytical tasks 5. to provide an understanding of chemical methods employed for elemental and compound analysis 6. to provide experience in some scientific methods employed in analytical chemistry 7. to develop skills in procedures and instrumental methods applied in analysis tasks 8. to develop skills in the scientific method of planning, developing, conducting, reviewing and reporting experiments 9. to develop some understanding of the professional and safety responsibilities residing in working on chemical analysis |
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| Content | 1. Measurements, Statistics 2. Spectrophotometry electromagnetic radiation atomic and molecular energy levels absorption and emission of radiation, spectra Beer's law relationship between absorption and concentration instruments for UV-visible spectrophotometry choosing a spectrophotometric method techniques of spectrophotometric determination 3. Redox-Chemistry redox-equations the Nernst equation electrodes indicators 4. Electroanalytical Methods electrolysis and electrodeposition coulometry polarography electrode types applications 5. Chemical Equilibrium 6. Acid-Base Equilibria and Titrations strong and weak acids and bases, the ionisation constant, pKa buffers polyprotic acids acid-base indicators 7. Complexation Equilibria and Titrations Lewis theory of acids and bases, coordination chemistry edta masking, buffers complexation indicator 8. Redox Titrations electrodes indicators 9. Atomic Spectroscopy atomic absorption spectroscopy flame emission spectroscopy plasma and electric discharge spectroscopy 10. Separations precipitation solvent extraction ion exchange 11. Chromatography principles of chromatography gas chromatography liquid chromatography |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | CHEM1010 and CHEM1020. | ||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Problem Based Learning
Lecture Laboratory Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Laboratory: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for CHEM2110 |