Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Code:

Q2003

Acronym:

Q2003

Level:

200

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=2420
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Chemistry

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:B	0	Official Study Plan	3	-	3	28	81
L:M	0	Official Study Plan	2	-	3	28	81
			3
L:Q	42	study plan from 2016/17	2	-	3	28	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Laboratory skills development in the synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds using laboratory unit operations and instrumental techniques (conductivity, UV/Vis and FTIR spectroscopy, magnetic moment measurement) to characterize the compounds synthesized. Acquisition of capacity to adapt to new situations and interpreting results.

Learning outcomes and competences

Laboratory skills development in the synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Capacity to adapt to new situations and interpreting results.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

No pre-requisites are needed

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, magnetic moment measurement. Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds:
- Synthesis of tin(IV) iodide and determination of its purity.
- Synthesis and study of nickel(II) complexes.
 - Synthesis and characterization of copper compounds with different oxidation states (Report elaborated as a scientific article following the publication rules of an international scientific journal).

Mandatory literature

Szafran, Z.; Pike R.M.; Sing M.M.; Microscale Inorganic Chemistry: a comprehensive laboratory experience, Wiley & Sons, 1991. ISBN: 0471619965
Pass G.; Sutcliffe H.; Practical Inorganic Chemistry, Chapman, 1988
Burrows HD.; Pereira MM.; Química- Sintese e Estrutura: uma abordagem prática, Escolar Editora, 2006. ISBN: ISBN: 972-592-177-1
Woollins, J.D.; Inorganic experiments, VCH, 1994
Dean JR.;Jones AM.;Holmes D.; Reed R.; Weyers J.; Jones A.;; Pratical Skills in Chemistry, Prentice Hall, 2002. ISBN: ISBN: 013028002x

Complementary Bibliography

000060169. ISBN: 0-471-62980-4
000079739. ISBN: 0-444-42389-3
000073643. ISBN: 0-08-026232-5 (conjunto)

Teaching methods and learning activities

In addition to formal lessons in the laboratory (with provision of necessary elements to achieve the practical work), 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 with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	40,00
Trabalho laboratorial	60,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Presence in ¾ the total number of laboratory sessions. Classification equal or higher than 10.0 for the practical examination, which must necessarily take place in classes of the course unit.

Calculation formula of final grade

The approval in this course unit will be conditioned by the following requirements: 1 Presence in ¾ the total number of laboratory sessions. 2 At least 2/3 the total reports accepted. 3 Positive practical score (equal or higher than 10.0 ). 4 Classification equal or higher than 10.0 for the practical examination. 5 Classification equal or higher than 8.0 for the written examination. The final practical score is calculated as 75 % for the practical score and 25 % for the practical examination. The practical score is calculated as the average mark from the accepted reports and the evaluation of student at the laboratory sessions. Failure to perform any practical work and non-delivery of a report imply the assignment of zero values to each of these elements of evaluation. Final assessment: 80 % for the final practical score and 20 % for the written exam.

 

 

Examinations or Special Assignments

There are no special works or exams

Internship work/project

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Classification improvement

Final score improvement: Written exam. The final score is calculated as follows: 80 % for the practical score already obtained and 20 % for the written exam (equal or higher than 8.0).