Analytical Chemistry I

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Data treatment Significant figures, accuracy and precision, determinate and indeterminate errors, propagation of error. Normal distribution and standard deviations. Linear least squares and correlation coefficient. Sampling Techniques Methods of sampling liquids, solutions and solids; techniques in solid sample preparation. Titrimetric Analysis Ionic equilibrium and pH. Theory of titrimetric analysis involving acid- base, oxidation-reduction, solubility equilibria, precipitation and complexometric reactions, and the theory of indicators. . Spectrophotometric Techniques UV-Visible spectrophotometry: the electromagnetic spectrum, Beer’s Law; methodologies in quantitative analysis; instrumentation Infrared spectrophotometry: sample preparation, instrumentation and application. -- 1 of 3 -- Basic Electrochemistry Oxidation and reduction; principle of electrochemical reactions; standard electrode potentials; hydrogen and other electrodes; cells and batteries; cell potential and free energy; shorthand notation for electrochemical cells; Nernst equation Electrochemical Techniques Potentiometry: salt bridges, liquid junctions, working and reference electrodes; the pH sensitive glass-membrane electrode. Ion-selective electrodes; working principles, types and applications. Potentiometric titrations.

目标

This module aims to educate students to understand the basic principles and the applications of sampling techniques, titrimetric analysis, UV- Visible and IR spectrophotometry, and potentiometry. Statistical methods of data analysis and treatment are also discussed.

先修要求

ABCT1741 General Chemistry I

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lecture: basic concepts and principles will be introduced and discussed. Examples will be used to illustrate the applications of various methods and techniques. Tutorials: a set of tutorial problems will be given to allow students to apply the knowledge acquired from the lecture. Students are encouraged to solve the problems before seeking assistance. These will help students consolidate what they have learned and develop a deeper understanding of the subject.