Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Chemistry 5
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
Catalog Description:
5 - Quantitative Analysis
4 units
Emphasizes the theory and practice of gravimetric, volumetric, potentiometric, spectrophotometric and
chromatographic methods of analysis. Focuses on calibration, standardization, method development and
validation procedures, sampling and data handling. Intended for chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology,
chemical engineering, pharmacy, biology, molecular biology and microbiology majors. Prerequisite:
Chemistry 1B (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 35, laboratory 105]
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
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solve problems involving gas phase equilibria;
determine the extent of acid-base, precipitation and complex equilibria;
interpret reactions in terms of Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis acid-base theory;
predict whether oxidation-reduction reactions will occur and set up voltaic and electrolytic
cells;
describe factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions and match mechanism with reaction
rates;
describe current models for the bonding of coordination compounds;
perform problems involving complex ion equilibria;
describe changes that occur in the nucleus of atoms;
identify organic compounds and simple isomers;
analyze properties of family groups of the periodic table in terms of chemical principles;
perform titrimetric experiments;
measure pH with the use of pH meter or indicators;
perform quantitative laboratory experiments in an accurate and precise manner;
perform qualitative analysis of anions and cations in the laboratory;
collect and analyze scientific data, using statistical and graphical methods;
use a visible spectrophotometer;
perform laboratory experiments in an efficient, safe, and purposeful manner.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. describe the major methods of quantitative analysis;
2. discuss the advantages and limitations of the various methods of analysis;
3. perform experiments using established laboratory procedures to acceptable standards of
precision and accuracy;
4. perform all calculations pertinent to the evaluation of experimentally obtained data;
5. make decisions about the retention or rejection of experimental data;
6. organize his or her time to complete several complicated experiments according to a time table
imposed by a supervisor;
7. develop the ability to perform laboratory work with a minimum reliance on the supervisor;
8. appreciate the interrelatedness of chemical concepts learned in the General College Chemistry
sequence.
Course Content (Lecture):
1. Basic quantitative principles
2. Reliability of analytical data (statistical analysis)
3. Principles of volumetric analysis: methods, techniques, calculations (acid-base; complex
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formation; precipitation; redox)
4. Principles of gravimetric analysis: methods, techniques, calculations
5. Advanced topics in chemical equilibrium:
a. acid base equilibrium, monoprotic and polyprotic equilibrium
b. solid equilibrium
c. complex equilibrium
6. Electrochemistry and potentiometry
7. Electrogravimetric analyses
8. Design and operation of ultraviolet, visible and infrared spectrophotometers
9. Atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy
10. Chromatographic separation techniques
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Standardization and proper use of volumetric glassware.
Preparation and standardization of solutions
Tritrimetric analysis of monoprotic and polyprotic acids and bases
Volumetric and gravimetric analysis of precipitates
Complexometric titrations
Iodometric titrations
Potentiometric titrations
Electrogravimetric analysis
Spectrophotometric analysis
Chromatograpy
Atomic absorption
Maintenance of a proper laboratory notebook
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture presentation is informal with questions and discussion related to the theory and practice
of quantitative analysis.
2. Field trips and problem-solving sessions may be utilized.
3. Laboratory demonstrations of the techniques and instruments to be used.
Typical Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments:
a. Read the chapter on gravimetric analysis
1) Work the problems in the chapter using gravimetric factors
2) Explain the details of gravimetric analysis including method
b. Maintain a laboratory notebook in the specified format including labeling of data,
significant figures, methods of calculations, statistical analysis of results, procedure and
method and conclusions. Laboratory notebooks will be graded on a regular basis.
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. Homework assignments
b. A minimum of 8 written laboratory reports based on departmentally approved experiments
and graded on criteria that may include the following
1) Description of experimental procedures
2) Completeness of data collected
3) Quality of data collected
4) Computational precision and accuracy
5) Accuracy and precision of experimental laboratory results
6) Proper use of symbolic notation
7) Quality of analysis of scientific principles explored
8) Quality of narrative explanations and reasoning
9) Representation of data in tables or diagrams
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Maintaining a laboratory notebook
Quizzes
Examinations
Final examination
Written assignments that encourage critical thinking and writing skills
Textbook(s) Typical:
Quantitative Chemical Analysis, by Daniel C. Harris, 7th edition, W. H. Freeman & Co., 2007.
Exploring Chemical Analysis, by Daniel C. Harris, 4th edition, W. H. Freeman & Co., 2009
Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, 8th Edition ,Douglas A. Skoog, Donald M. West ,
F. James Holler, Stanley R. Crouch, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2009
Special Student Materials:
1. Safety goggles approved for Chemistry laboratory
2. Scientific calculator and
Laboratory coat/apron
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Laurie Dockter