Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
CH10010 Inorganic chemistry laboratory 1 |
Credits: 3 |
Level: Certificate |
Semester: 2 |
Assessment: PR 100% |
Requisites: |
While taking this unit you must take CH10011 and take CH10012 and before taking this unit you must take CH10009 |
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. |