Chemistry for Engineering

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2029.

Overview

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

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand chemical structure.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain patterns and trends in the periodic table.

  • 1.2.

    Explain the impact of electron repulsion on chemical structure.

  • 1.3.

    Explain structure in organic chemistry.

  • 1.4.

    Explain isomerism in organic chemistry.

2.

Understand chemical bonding.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain ionic bonding.

  • 2.2.

    Explain covalent bonding.

  • 2.3.

    Explain metallic bonding.

3.

Be able to complete chemical equations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Balance chemical equations.

  • 3.2.

    Solve problems involving chemical formulae and equations.

4.

Understand petroleum engineering.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Explain how crude oil is distilled.

  • 4.2.

    Explain the fractions obtained from crude oil.