CHEM 3312 – Analytical Chemistry I
Course Description:
Theoretical and mathematical concepts of both gravimetric and volumetric analyses: quantitative separations, formation and
properties of precipitates, use of organic reagents, coprecipitation phenomena, acidimetry and alkalimetry, pH, titration
curves, redox reactions. P ractice in fundamental laboratory techniques of gravimetric and volumetric analyses.
P rerequisites: Chemistry 1210
Required Text:
“Exploring Chemical Analysis” Daniel C. Harris, 4th Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-4292-0147-6, W.H. Freeman & Co.
You will also need your General Chemistry text book (Chang or Burdge).
Instructional Objectives:
1.
To develop the manipulative skills required for successful use of a variety of modern chemical analytic
instrumentation.
2.
To develop the ability to carry out complex analytical procedures involving sample preparation, solution preparation,
serial dilution, and chemical analysis.
3.
To develop the ability to evaluate analytical data to produce a quantitative and/or qualitative report.
4.
To develop the ability to see the relationship between theoretical principles and practical analytical results.
The student will be required to perform a series-of experiments using a variety of methods - physical, electrical, computers,
and optical. The student will be expected to utilize skills and knowledge from previous coursework, and to make use of
reference works, MSDS sheets, and the Internet in order to become acquainted with both the theoretical and practical
aspects of the experimental work.
Each student will be required to prepare a comprehensive report for each experiment. Reports will contain analytical data,
calculations, graphs, errors discussion, and the analytical result.
Assessment:
Evaluation Methods and Criteria:
CH-3312 Lecture (sec#8170)
60%
 Attendance
 Home work
 Independent Paper
 2 Exams (20%)
 Final (20%)
CH-3312 Lab (sec#8171)
40%
 Technique
 Attendance
 Handling of instruments & Chemicals
 Safety
 Professional behavior
 Laboratory reports
 Attendance
Course Outline:
Lectures
1.
Introduction 1
2.
Units, Concentration and Stoichiometry 3
3.
Experimental Error 5, 6
4.
Statistical Analysis: Evaluating the Data 7
5.
Gravimetric Analysis 8
6.
Chemical Equilibrium Basics 4
7.
Electrolyte Effects 9
8.
Equilibria in Complex Systems 10
9.
Acid-Base Titrations 11, 12, 13, 14
10. Complexation and Precipitation Titrations 15
11. Spectrochemical Analysis 21, 22, 23
12. Separation Methods 24, 25, 26
13. Electrochemistry Introduction 16
14. Electrode Potentials 17
15. Oxidation/Reduction Titrations 18
16. Potentiometry 19
Laboratory Syllabus
1.
Acid Base Titration-I
2.
Acid Base Titration-II (pH meter) Purity of KHP
3.
Acid Base Titration-III (conductivity)
4.
Analysis of an antacid
5.
Potentiometric Titration – Fe3+
6.
Spectrophotometeric analysis for a Metal ions mixture
7.
Analysis of a mixture of Carbonate and Bicarbonate
8.
Spectrophotometeric analysis for Caffeine and Benzoic acid in a Soft Drink (Shimadzu)
9.
Spectrophotometeric analysis for Vitamin-C (Ocean Optics)
10. Determination of Ammonia in an Aquarium (Ion Selective Electrode)
11. Determination of Fluoride in toothpaste (Ion Selective Electrode)
12. Preparation of Buffers using NaH2PO4 and Na2HPO4
13. Identification and concentration determination of a sugar solution (Polarimetry)
14. Identification and concentration determination of a salt solution (Refractometer)
15. Gravimetric Determination of a Sunblock lotion