Analytical Chemistry I and Laboratory M - Z

Module Module 2

The course aims to provide students with fundamental tools for quantitative analysis based on ionic equilibria in solution through the employment of the most significant gravimetric and volumetric methods in analytical chemistry. The purpose of the course is to give a global vision of the analytical process from the selection of the method of analysis to data processing and critical discussion of the results.

Knowledge and understanding:

Understanding the basic concepts of the classical methods of volumetric and gravimetric analysis as well as their applications. Knowledge of the basis of statistics for the treatment of experimental data.

Applying knowledge and understanding:

Development of tools for understanding the methods and procedures for quantitative chemical analysis as well as acquisition of the practical skills for volumetric and gravimetric methods through experiments in the laboratory. Development of a critical thinking for the presentation of the analytical data obtained.

Making judgements:

Ability to independently solve an analytical problem using volumetric/gravimetric methods as well as ability to interpret experimental data on the basis of the acquired knowledge and laboratory experiments.

Communication skills:

Acquiring proper language skills and ability to rigorously expose the topics covered in the course.

Learning skills:

Capability to develop tools and skills to successfully undertake further study paths with a high level of autonomy.

Exercises, presentation of the lab experiments, treatment of the analytical data. Experiments in laboratory on volumetric analysis.

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Basic principles of Mathematics, Physics, General and Inorganic Chemistry

Attending all the class lectures and labs is mandatory

Precipitation titrations. Determination of chloride by Mohr, Fajans, and Volhard methods. Carbonate/chloride separation.

Complexometric titrations. EDTA titrations. Metallochromic indicators. Determination of Cu2+.

Redox titrations. Methods based on the use of permanganate. Determination of Fe2+. Iodometry. Determination of Cu2+.

1. I. M. Kolthoff, E. B. Sandell, E. J. Meehan, S. Bruckenstein, “Analisi Chimica Quantitativa”, Piccin, Padova

2. D. C. Harris, “Chimica Analitica Quantitativa”, terza ed., Zanichelli, Bologna

3. F. J. Holler, S. R. Crouch, “Fondamenti di Chimica Analitica”, terza ed., Edises, Napoli

4. M. Garetto, "Statistica, lezioni ed esercizi", Università di Torino

5. E. De Simoni, "Chimica Analitica", CUL, Bologna

Written and oral test as already described in Module 1.

For each lab experiment, the student will have to prepare and submit on time a lab report, that is a short paper describing the experimental procedure and the results obtained. These reports will be discussed with the teacher during the lab classes.

The final outcome of the exam will take into account the result of the written and oral test as well as the content of the lab reports.  

The tests might be carried out also remotely/on-line if required by special conditions/events.