A study of the fundamental theory and laboratory techniques in analytical and related physical chemistry. Quantitative Analysis, also called analytical chemistry, involves separating, identifying, and determining the relative amounts of different components in a sample of matter. Topics may include introduction to errors and data analysis, sample statistics and data presentation/validation techniques, equilibrium and acid/base titration work, record-keeeping, gravimetric, volumetric, and electrochemical analysis. Some concepts in chromatographic separations and spectroscopy may be presented if time permits. The laboratory emphasizes classical quantitative chemical analysis techniques, including volumetric and gravimetric methods. Three hours of lecture per week and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in CHE 114 and CHE 116.
CHE-321: Quantitative Analysis
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