CHM3261 Chemical Analysis and Instrumentation

Summary

The course aims to present the methodology of chemical analysis on the basis of traditional chemical methods and instrumental methods. It deals with different methods of systematic chemical analysis which include preliminary tests of observation, purification and determination of physical constants and then further analysis by using high developed equipment. It also deals with separations technics of mixtures, qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Learning outcome

At the end of the course students should be able:

- To have a complete methodology for chemical analysis

- To be able to separate and purify a compound from a given mixture

- To classify and identify unknown compounds

- To be able to analyse a mixture and to establish its components

- To analyse and report results from each laboratory practice

- To be able to report on the purity (quality) of sample analysed

- To be able to quantitatively and qualitatively analyse a sample and identify its components

- To be able to make necessary calculation in chemical analysis

Dr Theoneste Muhizi, Associate Professor