Practical Chemical Analysis

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU019014
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

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.