Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
| Keywords |
| Classification |
Keyword |
| OFICIAL |
Chemistry |
Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S 
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching Staff - Responsibilities
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
Acquisition of laboratory skills in the synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds using laboratory unit operations and instrumental techniques (conductivity, potentiometry, fluorescence, UV/Vis and FTIR-ATR spectroscopy) to characterize the compounds synthesized. Acquisition of ability to adapt to new situations and to interpret results.
Learning outcomes and competences
After completing this laboratory students should be able to:
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prepare simple inorganic compound which have various applications; know how to writhe the chemical equation of the synthesis reaction of the prepared compounds; know the structure of the prepared compounds
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understand the principle that govern the synthesis of coordinative compounds.
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understand the principle that govern the electronic spectra and to correlate those with the UV-VIS spectra of the coordination compounds.
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know how to survey the literature using scientific search engines
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know how to put together a scientific report in a journal paper format and how to make a scientific presentation.
Working method
Presencial
Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)
The studants must have attended and preferably have had approval to Chemistry I and II and Chemistry LaboratorY I and II.
Program
Safety rules in an inorganic chemistry laboratory. Technical/scientific reports elaboration. Introduction to instrumental techniques applied to inorganic compounds characterization: conductivity, UV/Vis and FTIR spectroscopy, fluorescence, potenciometry. Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds.
Answer to quizzes about the lab work to be done.
Experimental performance of practical laboratory work and related reports.
Mandatory literature
Szafran, Z.; Pike R.M.; Sing M.M; .;Microscale Inorganic Chemistry: a comprehensive laboratory experience. ISBN: 0471619965
Teaching methods and learning activities
In addition to formal lessons in the laboratory (with provision of necessary elements to achieve the practical work, including bibliographic references), the application of knowledge already acquired in the correct interpretation of results and the ability to adapt to new situations and solving practical problems is promoted.
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final exam
Assessment Components
| designation |
Weight (%) |
| Teste |
30,00 |
| Trabalho laboratorial |
70,00 |
| Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| designation |
Time (hours) |
| Estudo autónomo |
53,00 |
| Frequência das aulas |
28,00 |
| Total: |
81,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Presence in ¾ of the total number of laboratory sessions. Students must obtain a grade equal to or greater than 10.0 in the practical assessment and in the laboratory work preparation component, namely through the quizzes proposed.
Calculation formula of final grade
The approval in this discipline will be conditioned by the following requirements:
- Mandatory attendance in practical classes (the number of absences can not exceed 25% of the planned number of classes);
- At least two thirds of the reports of the practical works must be accepted;
- Positive practical evaluation (equal to or greater than 10.0 (CP));
- Classification equal or higher than 10.0 in the laboratory work preparation component (LP);
Final classification (NP):
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The final classification will be calculated giving a weight of 70% to the practical classification (CP) and 30% to the laboratory work preparation component (LP).
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The practical classification will be calculated taking into account the performance of the Student in the practical sessions and the average of the notes of the reports. Failure to carry out any practical work and the non-delivery of a report imply the assignment of a score equal to zero values for each of these evaluation elements.
NP = 0,7×CP + 0,3×LP
Examinations or Special Assignments
There are no special works or exams.
Internship work/project
Not applicable.
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
Students in special situations who can not attend laboratory classes must perform a practical exam. The final classification will be calculated by assigning a weight of 70% to the practical exam classification and 30% to the classification obtained (equal or greater than 10.0) in the laboratory work preparation component (LP).
Classification improvement
Final score improvement:
Improvement of grade can only be obtained by complete attendance of the UC in the next school year.