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Module 1
Part I
1. Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
What is Analytical Science? Analytical Chemistry?
Types of Analytical Chemistry
Applications of Analytical Chemistry
3.0
Classification of types of analysis
According to method: Classical and instrumental methods
According to extent of analysis: proximate, ultimate, complete
According to amount of sample: macro, semi-micro, micro
According to the amount of analyte: major constituent, minor
constituent, trace constituent
2. Basic Tools in Analytical Chemistry
Measurements and Unit of Measure
Units of Measurement
Significant Figures
12.0
Different ways of expressing concentrations – M, %, ppm, ppb
Chemical Stoichiometric Calculations
Basic Equipment and Instruments
Preparation of solutions
3. Solutions
9.0
Properties of Solution
4. Practical Exercises and Review 3.0
TOTAL 27.0

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MODULE 2

PART I
1. Basic concepts of acids and bases
Acid -Base equilibria 6
Strong acids and bases

2 Buffer solutions
Preparation of buffer solutions 6

Part II
1. Volumetric Titration / Titrimetric Analysis
Applications: acid-base, redox
Standard reagents: primary standards, secondary standards
6
Types of titration – direct, back titration
Endpoint and equivalence point
Calculations

2. Gravimetric Analysis 6
Gravimetric Factor
 Calculations
3. Practical exercises/ Review
3
TOTAL 27