The aim of this module is to develop the student’s knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry for scientific analysis. This module aims to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of - the different types of matter by state and chemical type;compound naming, formulae and type of bonding involved; balancing equations for simple reactions and classification of reactions;fundamental calculations for quantitative chemical analysis; the impact of energy, heat and stress on chemical reactions.
Introduction:
Quantities and units in chemistry, measurement of temperature
Atomic structure:
Element: metals/non-metals; atomic and mass number, mass unit; isotopes; anions and cations; Electronic Configurations
Compounds and their formation:
Ionic / covalent; molecular and empirical formulae; typical chemistry of metals / non-metals; common polyatomic ions; types of reactions: addition, decomposition, acid-base, redox
Stoichiometry
Formulae/elemental composition; equations: balancing; the mole; concentration; molarity; yield
Periodic Table:
Classification of Elements; ionisation energy: electron affinity: electronegativity: polar covalent compounds: lengths / strengths of covalent bonds
Acids and Bases
Classification and properties; Acid-Base Reactions; Volumetric Analysis-titrations; Measurement of acid and base strength by pH and pOH
Equilibrium
Equilibrium constant determination; Le Chateliers principle: acid dissociation; buffers
Thermochemistry
Specific heat capacity: calorimetry: endo / exothermic reactions; enthalpy: Hess’s Law
Redox Reactions:
Classification; oxidation numbers; simple redox reactions
Gas Laws
Boyle’s, Charles’, Avogadro’s, Combination Gas Law; Ideal Gas Law, Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |
| Formal Examination | 70 |