Prerequisites for Module
Introductory Chemistry (from AS1002 or equivalent).
Corequisite Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Precluded Modules
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Aims of Module
To provide students with a thorough grounding in the fundamental concepts of selected topics of chemistry.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Explain and apply the basic principles of chemical and ionic equilibria to given situations.
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Describe the properties of ideal and non-ideal gases and solutions.
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Describe the features of the electromagnetic spectrum and radioactivity.
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Indicative Module Content
Chemical equilibrium:
Definitions of Kp and Kc, application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria. Le Chatelier's Principle. Ionic equilibria, Lowry-Bronsted theory of acids and bases, pH scale, strong and weak acids and bases, Ka, Kb. Acid-base titration curves and indicators. Buffer solutions, solubility product.
| Gases and solutions: Gas Laws, ideal gases, ideal solutions, behaviour of ideal gases and solutions, deviations from ideal behaviour.
The electromagnetic spectrum: absorption and emission of radiation by atoms and molecules.
Radioactivity: Stable and radio isotopes, half lives.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 36 | Tutorials/Seminars
| 11 | Assessments
| 2 |
Directed Study
| | Directed Study
| 50 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 52 |
Mode of Delivery
This is a lecture-based course supplemented with tutorial sessions and case studies.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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Component 1 is a closed book examination.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | ATKINS, P. W. AND JONES, L., 2000. Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Change. 4th ed.: Freeman & Co.
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