C10J [CHEM1901] INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY A
(6 Credits) Semester 1 Level I

Pre-requisites: C06J and C06K, or GCE A-level Chemistry, or CAPE Chemistry.

Syllabus:

Introductory analytical chemistry, theory of neutralization titrations, titration curves, spectrophotometry.

Atomic theory. Interactions between atoms, ions and molecules. Crystal structures and symmetry elements. Born-Haber cycle. Molecular Orbital Theory for homo- and heteronuclear diatomic molecules.

Energetics and Molecular Structure, heat capacity variation with temperature, wave behaviour in molecules, Boltzmann distribution, origin of molecular spectra.

A mechanistic approach to aliphatic and aromatic Chemistry.

A practical course of 72 hours

Evaluation:

Two 2-hour written papers75%

In-course test10%

Practical work15%

Practical work is assessed throughout the duration of the course. Students whose practical work is considered to be unsatisfactory are required to sit a practical examination of not more than six hours duration. Candidates must provide the ORIGINAL worksheets of their laboratory work at the practical examination. These must be certified by the laboratory course Supervisor and may be taken into consideration by the Examiners.