Inorganic and Analytical ChemistryLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows typical properties of elements, common inorganic compounds as well as inorganic and analytical chemistry applications. He/she understands the concept of equilibrium and is able to apply it to solve problems. The student understands basics of qualitative and quantitative analysis, experimental error, use of standards and calibration. The course gives an introduction to spectroscopy and chromatography and volumetric methods. After this course the student has a good knowledge of chemistry calculations used in qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Content

1. Chemistry of elements, stoichiometry

2. Chemical equilibrium and applications (acid-base equilibrium, buffer solutions, solubility product)

3. Spectroscopy, volumetric methods and chromatography.

4. Quantitative and qualitative analysis

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. The student knows the periodic structure of elements and how these form compounds. Nomenclature of inorganic compounds.

2. The student is able to calculate pH of strong acids and bases and equilibrium composition.

3. The student understands the working principle of spectroscopy, titrations and chromatography.

4. The student can list applications of quantitative and qualitative analysis

Assessment criteria, good (3)

1. The student is able to predict bonding and properties of compounds using the periodic table and is able to balance a chemical reaction.

2. The student is able to calculate pH of weak acids and bases and buffer solutions.

3. The student understands how spectroscopy, titrations and chromatography are applied to qualitative and quantitative analysis.

4. The student is able to prepare calibration curves and solve applied problems using quantitative and qualitative analysis data.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

1. The student is able to predict how elements and compounds react.

2. The student is able to calculate pH using activities.

3. The student is able to apply spectroscopy, volumetric methods and chromatography to solve applied problems. The student knows common analytical instruments, their components and working principle.

4. The student is able to describe capabilities and limitations of quantitative and qualitative analysis and is able to assess experimental error and reliability of the results. The student can use internal and external standards.