Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Instance: 2021/2022 - 1S

Cycles of Study/Courses

Teaching language

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

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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

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

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 online quizzes about the lab work to be done.
Experimental performance of practical laboratory work and related reports.

Mandatory literature

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

Assessment Components

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Eligibility for exams

Presence in ¾ of 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. Students must also have 10.0 on oral presentation and online quizzes.

Calculation formula of final grade

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   The final classification will be calculated giving a weight of 70% to the practical classification (CP) and 30% to the classification obtained in the oral test and online questionnaires (CO). 
   
   


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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×CO

Examinations or Special Assignments

Internship work/project

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Classification improvement

Final score improvement:

Improvement of grade can only be obtained by complete attendance of the UC in the next school year.