Practical Chemical Analysis

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know how to investigate quantitative analysis on the components of matrices to determine their composition.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Demonstrate accurately the amount of analyte in matrices.

  • 1.2.

    Explain the composition of the matrices analysed.

  • 1.3.

    Critically compare the use of primary and secondary titrimetric standards.

2.

Know how to investigate spectroscopic techniques to identify compounds and determine concentrations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Demonstrate accurately the concentrations of solutions using the Beer-Lambert law.

  • 2.2.

    Explain correctly the structures of simple organic compounds from their percentage composition, infrared spectra, mass spectra, 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectra

3.

Know how to investigate chromatographic techniques to identify components and determine the amounts present in samples.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain the operation and applications of capillary GC and HPLC instrumentation and measurements.

  • 3.2.

    Demonstrate accurately the identity and amount of analytes using qualitative and quantitative GC and HPLC data.