Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
CH10010: Inorganic chemistry laboratory 1 |
 Credits:
| 3 |
| Level:
| Certificate |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| PR 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| While taking this unit you must take CH10011 and take CH10012 and before taking this unit you must take CH10009 |
| Description: | This unit is only available to students on Chemistry programmes.
Aims & Learning Objectives: To introduce students to the basic techniques of synthetic and analytical inorganic chemistry. To foster a good scientific style in the presentation of data and to develop students' ability to manipulate and interpret scientific data. After studying this Unit students should be able to: * Make careful observations of chemical reactions and explain them in terms of chemical equations. * Perform straightforward synthetic and purification procedures * Use volumetric glassware and balances in the correct manner. * Manipulate and present scientific data in a clear and logical way, including the use of significant figures. Content: Qualitative analysis; quantitative analysis by titration, flame photometry, gravimetry and spectophotometry; preparation of selected inorganic compounds and their reaction chemistry; ion-exchange chromatography. |