CHE 101 BASIC ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

This course is offered to the BSc. Education (Chemistry and Mathematics), BSc. Education (Chemistry and Biology) and BSc. Biotechnology and Laboratory Science first year students

 

Credits rating: 2 Credits

 

Time distribution: Lectures: 30 hours,      Tutorials: 15 hours,          Practical: 45 hours

 

Course Instructor:  Dr. Mariki, E.

 

Teaching Timetable: Chemistry & Biology Stream                Chemistry & Mathematics Stream

 

Examination Timetable: Chemistry & Biology Stream                Chemistry & Mathematics Stream

 

Course Content

Qualitative analysis:

Stoichiometry

Ionic equilibria

pH and buffer solutions

Solubility and solubility product, Precipitation and complex formation 

Separation methods.

Quantitative analysis:

Gravimetric methods

Volumetric methods: Acid-base, Precipitation, complexometric, redox and potentiometric titrations;

Sampling techniques

 

Required Readings

  1. Lema, E., Mwankuna, C. and Elisante, E. (2010). Basic analytical chemistry practical manual: A compendium approach. Department of Physical Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture.
  2. Petrucci, R.H., Herring, F.G., Madura, J.D., and Bissonnette, C. (2010). General Chemistry – Principles and modern applications (10th). Toronto: Pearson Canada Inc.
  3. Skoog, D.A., West, D.M., Holler, F.J., and Crouch, S.R. (2004). Fundamentals of analytical chemistry (8th). Canada: Thomson Learning, Inc.

 

Recommended Readings

  1. Atkins, P.W. and Jones, L.L. (2008). Chemical principles: The Quest for insight (4th). New York: W. H. Freeman and Company.
  2. Harvey, D. (2000). Modern analytical chemistry. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
  3. Skoog, D.A., Holler, F.J. and Crouch, S.R. (2007). Principles of instrumental analysis (6th). Canada: Thomson Learning, Inc.
  4. Zumdahl, S.S. and Zumdahl, S.A. (2010). Chemistry (8th). Canada: Cengage Learning, Inc.