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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)
Code
KKEK1135
Title
Physical and Analytical Chemistry I
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
80 hours
Credit
2
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain concepts of solutions, mixture, complete and limited
solubility.
2.
Construct and interpret simple phase diagrams of binary and
ternary mixtures.
3.
Explain and interpret basic results of calorimetry, e.g. for the
determination of melting point, specific heat capacity and
heat of reaction.
4.
Explain the effects of electromagnetic radiation on chemical
species (e.g. IR, UV-Vis), and interpret simple spectra.
5.
Predict pH and species concentration in solutions, including
buffer solutions.
6.
Explain and quantify conductivity and its applications.
Synopsis
This course presents an introduction to the elements of physical
and analytical chemistry as a basic knowledge in chemical
engineering. It covers basic concepts of solution, mixture,
complete and limited solubility. The constructions of phase
diagrams using solubility limit or cooling curves is also another
important part in this course. Students are exposed to
quantitative measurement of gravimetric and volumetric
analyses, as well as thermal and radiation effects and their
applications in calorimetry and spectrophotometry, respectively.
Electrical effects such as conductivity and its applications, and
acid-base reaction, buffer solutions, ionic speciation are also
emphasized.
Assessment
40 % Continuous Assessments
60 % Final Examination
References
1.
Atkins, P.W. The Elements Physical Chemistry, 7th ed.,
Oxford Univ. Press, 2002.
2.
Maron and Lando; Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry,
Macmillan Pub. Co., 1974.
3.
D. A. Skoog, D. M. West, F. J. Holler & S. R. Crouch,
“Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry”, Brooks Cole, 8th
ed., 2003.
4.
G. D. Christian, “Analytical Chemistry”, Wiley, 6th ed., 2003.
Soft Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1, CT2)