CHEM 215 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis

1. Apply the scientific method to analytical chemistry and understand an analytical chemist’s job.
2. Identify the types of measurements made in analytical chemistry and where error arises when making measurements.
3. Use appropriate statistics and a computer to analyze chemical data.
4. Demonstrate how to make and properly use various calibration methods.
5. Perform accurate and precise titrations using a buret. Types of titrations include solubility titrations, acid/base titrations, and reduction-oxidation titrations.
6. Describe the common ion effect and explain how it affects chemical equilibrium.
7. Distinguish between ionic strength and activity and explain the effect on solubility and equilibrium.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of acid/base equilibrium, both monoprotic and polyprotic.
9. Explain why oxidation-reduction reactions are important using the fundamentals of electrochemistry.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of how pH and ion-selective electrodes work.
11. Locate reliable sources of scientific evidence to construct arguments related to real-world issues.

Acid/Base Chemistry

Internal Standard

Activity

Nernst Equation

Calibration Curve

Oxidation-Reduction

Common Ion Effect

Quantitative Titrations

Data Analysis using a computer

Potentiometry

Electrochemistry

Quantitative Titrations

Equilibrium

Standard Addition

Error

Statistics

Gravimetric Analysis
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