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Course Outlines
LU1 :Analytical Chemistry Overview LU2: Measurements and Data Treatment LU3: Stoichiometric Calculations LU4: General Concepts of Chemical Equilibrium LU5: Gravimetric Methods LU6: Acid-Base Equilibria LU7: Acid-base titrations LU8: Analytical Separations
Course Assessment
Laboratory reports (15%) Assignments (15%) MidTerm Examination (30%) Final Examination (40%)
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References
1. Christian, G.D. (2003). Analytical Chemistry, 6th edition. New York: John Wiley & Sons. 2. Harvey, D. (2000). Modern Analytical Chemistry. New York: McGraw Hill Book Co. 3. Kellner, R., Mermet, J.M., Otto, M.,Valcarel, M. and Widmer, H.M (Editors). (2004). Analytical Chemistry: A modern Approach to Analytical Science, 2nd edition. New York: Wiley-VCH. 4. Skoog, D.A., West, D.M., Holler, F.J. and Crouch, S.R. (2003). Fundamental of Analytical Chemistry, 8th edition. Belmont C.A: John Wiley & Sons
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Laboratory Session
Outline
Marks distribution Experiments
◦ Dates
◦ Instructors
Preparation and completing lab session Points to ponder
Marks distribution for lab report 1. Introduction -- 5 2. Objectives -- 5
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Reagents/apparatus and procedures – 5
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Results – 20 Calculation – 20 Discussion – 25 Conclusion –5 Post-lab questions – 10 References –5 – 100
TOTAL
Marks distribution for lab session Lab report - 100 %
Convert to 15% out of the whole course Note: If absent during lab session, no marks given for lab reports.
Before entering lab
# Study the experiments # Do related reading and calculations
At start lab session
- Identify workspace and reagents/apparatus
During lab session
* Careful * Think scientifically * Record results, observation
Completing lab End of lab
# Compile results into data sheets - Submit report 2 weeks after lab session - Before starting new lab session
Important points
References: Valcácel, M. (1997) A modern definition of analytical chemistry. Trends in analytical chemistry, 16 , 124-131) 14