Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will be able to understand the use of solubility equilibria in analytical analysis; describe some important methods of titrimetric and spectrometric analyses; achieve a basic understanding of electrochemical cells and electrode potentials; review the pretransition elements, their compounds, their chemistry and their importance to man; recognise and understand the structure, properties, preparation and important reactions of some of the classes of organic chemicals; encounter some of the important physical properties of solutions and the equations which describe them; know crystal packing concepts and use them to classify metals and simple AX type compounds.
Synopsis Topics covered are pre-transition elements; equilibria; solutions; electrochemical concepts; crystal structure; structure and properties of carbon compounds, and analytical applications. The subject is taught by lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes. Comprehensive study guides and laboratory guides are provided.
Assessment Progressive assessment with theory component: 80% + Laboratory component: 20% + Satisfactory performances in both theory and laboratory components are required in order to pass the subject + Relevance of laboratory work to theoretical study: laboratory exercises are used to extend theoretical understanding as well as develop practical skills in the subject matter.