| Topic |
Sub-topic |
| Subject 1: Analytical Chemistry and analytical process. |
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry. Classification of analytical methods. The analytical process as a methodology for solving analytical problems. |
| Subject 2: Sampling and sample preparation. |
Representative samples. Sample preparation for the analysis. Decomposition and dissolution of the samples. Introduction to analytical separations. |
| Subject 3: Evaluation of analytical results. |
Analytical properties. Errors in Analytical Chemistry: classification. Basic statistics applied to the expression of analytical results. Comparison and rejection of results. |
| Subject 4: Quantitative analysis: volumetric and gravimetric. |
Volumetric reactions. Pattern solutions. Direct, indirect and back titrations. Formation, properties and purity of the precipitates. Calculations in volumetric and gravimetric analysis . |
| Subject 5: Acid-base titrations |
Behaviour of monoprotic, polyprotic and amphoteric species. Titration curves. Detection of the end point : acid-base indicators. Titrant reagents. Analytical applications. |
| Subject 6: Complexometric titrations |
Stability of the complexes. Masking reactions. Titration curves . Detection of the end point: metallochromic indicators. Analytical applications. |
| Subject 7: Precipitation titrations. |
Factors affecting the solubility of precipitates. Titration curves. Detection of the end point : Mohr, Volhard and Fajans methods. Analytical applications. |
| Subject 8: Redox titrations |
Factors influencing the redox potential. Titration curves. Detection of the end point : redox and specific indicators. Analytical applications. |
| Qualitative analysis (Laboratory) |
Separation and identification of chemical species. (3 sessions)
Resolution of an analytical problem by using a systematic separation procedure. (2 sessions) |
| Gravimetric analysis (Laboratory) |
Gravimetric determination of nickel with dimethylglyoxime. (1 session) |
| Acid-base titrations (Laboratory) |
Determination of the acidity of a vinegar sample. (1 session)
Determination of acetylsalicycil acid in analgesics. (1 session) |
| Complexation titrations (Laboratory) |
Standarization of an AEDT solution with Zn (II). (1 session)
Determination of the hardness of a water sample. (1 session) |
| Precipitation titrations (Laboratory) |
Determination of chloride in seawater using the Mohr method. (1 session)
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| Redox titrations (Laboratory) |
Determination of wealth in oxygen in a hydrogen peroxide sample. (1 session)
Determination of active chlorine in a bleach sample . (1 session) |
