Analytical Chemistry (Laboratory)

This course is designed to provide students with practical, application-oriented experience in analytical chemistry, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, precision, and critical data interpretation in chemical measurements. Recognizing the central role of analytical techniques in research, industry, and environmental monitoring, the course begins with instruction on laboratory safety and the fundamentals of collaborative scientific writing. Students develop essential competencies in data handling, error analysis, and the use of basic laboratory tools through structured activities on statistics, numeracy, and analytical techniques. A sequence of carefully selected experiments builds proficiency in classical and instrumental methods of analysis, including gravimetric analysis, acid-base titrations, spectrophotometry, and complexometric titrations. These experiments address real-world chemical problems, such as determining the chloride content in commercial beverages, analyzing carbonate mixtures, and assessing water hardness. By the end of the course, students will have gained hands-on experience in the preparation, execution, and documentation of analytical procedures. They will be able to interpret quantitative results with statistical rigor, communicate findings through well-structured group reports, and demonstrate practical knowledge applicable to professional laboratory environments and further studies in chemical analysis.

1. Course Introduction

2. Safety in the Laboratory

3. Group Written Report Preparation

4. Activities

   • Activity 1: Statistics and Data Handling in Analytical Chemistry

   • Activity 2: Basic Techniques and Numeracy in Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

5. Experiments

   • Experiment 1: Gravimetric Analysis of Silver

   • Experiment 2: Standardization and Titration Curves

   • Experiment 3:  Analysis of a Carbonate Mixture - A Double Indicator Method

   • Experiment 4: Determination of Chloride Ion Concentration in Commerical Drinks

   • Experiment 5: Determination of Water Hardness

   • Experiment 6: Spectrophotometric Determination of Iron in Vitamin Tablets

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