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CHM192Sciences1 Unitsintermediate

Introductory Practical Chemistry Ii

This course introduces fundamental laboratory techniques in chemistry. It covers safety practices, common apparatus, and basic procedures like measuring volume, separating liquids and solids, and weighing. Students will learn recrystallization, distillation, and extraction methods. The course also explores hydrocarbon structures, reactions, and physical property determination, providing a foundation for practical skills in an organic chemistry laboratory.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Laboratory TechniquesOrganic ChemistryDistillationRecrystallizationExtraction

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Laboratory Safety

2

Common Laboratory Apparatus

3

Basic Laboratory Techniques

4

Weighing Techniques

5

Distillation

6

Recrystallization

7

Extraction

8

Density Measurement

9

Boiling Point Determination

10

Melting Point Determination

11

Hydrocarbon Structures

12

Hydrocarbon Reactions

13

Alkene Synthesis

Total Topics13 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Laboratory Technician

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Chemical Analyst

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Quality Control Chemist

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Research Assistant

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Process Chemist

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Industry Applications

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PharmaceuticalsPetrochemicalsFood ScienceEnvironmental MonitoringCosmetics

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Safety in the Laboratory

3h

Unit 1: Safety in the Laboratory

3 study hours
  • •Review laboratory safety rules.
  • •Understand the importance of personal protective equipment.
  • •Identify potential hazards in the lab environment.
Week
2

Module 1: Safety in the Laboratory

3h

Unit 2: Common Laboratory Apparatus

3 study hours
  • •Identify common glassware.
  • •Learn the correct usage of each apparatus.
  • •Practice setting up basic lab equipment.
Week
3

Module 1: Safety in the Laboratory

4h

Unit 3: Basic Laboratory Techniques

4 study hours
  • •Practice measuring volumes using graduated cylinders and pipettes.
  • •Learn glass cutting, fire polishing, and bending techniques.
  • •Understand decanting, gravity filtration, vacuum filtration, and centrifugation.
Week
4

Module 1: Safety in the Laboratory

3h

Unit 4: Weighing in the Laboratory

3 study hours
  • •Learn the types of weighing balances.
  • •Practice weighing techniques on analytical and top-loading balances.
  • •Understand weighing by difference to minimize errors.
Week
5

Module 2: Separation of a Mixture

4h

Unit 1: Distillation

4 study hours
  • •Understand the principles of simple and fractional distillation.
  • •Set up a distillation apparatus.
  • •Monitor temperature and collect fractions.
Week
6

Module 2: Separation of a Mixture

4h

Unit 2: Purification – Recrystallisation of Benzoic Acid

4 study hours
  • •Learn the principles of recrystallization.
  • •Select appropriate solvents.
  • •Perform recrystallization of Benzoic Acid.
  • •Calculate percentage recovery.
Week
7

Module 2: Separation of a Mixture

4h

Unit 3: Extractions – Determination of Distribution Coefficient

4 study hours
  • •Understand the principles of extraction and distribution coefficient.
  • •Perform single and multiple extractions.
  • •Calculate distribution coefficient.
Week
8

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: Measurement and Density

3 study hours
  • •Learn to use laboratory equipment for measurement.
  • •Understand the concept of density.
  • •Calculate the density of liquids and solids.
Week
9

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Micro Method Determination of Boiling Point of Hydrocarbons

3 study hours
  • •Learn the micro method for boiling point determination.
  • •Determine the boiling point of hydrocarbons.
  • •Compare experimental results with literature values.
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Melting Point Determination

3 study hours
  • •Learn melting point determination techniques.
  • •Determine the purity of a substance using melting point.
  • •Identify an unknown compound using melting point.
Week
11

Module 4:

3h

Unit 1: Structures of Hydrocarbons - Experiment with Models

3 study hours
  • •Draw formulas for alkanes from models.
  • •Write names of alkanes from structural formulas.
  • •Construct models of isomers of alkanes.
Week
12

Module 4:

3h

Unit 2: Reactions of Hydrocarbons – Properties and Identification of Hydrocarbons

3 study hours
  • •Identify saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
  • •Study substitution and addition reactions.
  • •Perform tests to differentiate hydrocarbons.
Week
13

Module 4:

3h

Unit 3: Alkene Synthesis from Alcohol - Preparation of Cyclohexene from Cyclohexanol

3 study hours
  • •Prepare an alkene by dehydration of an alcohol.
  • •Calculate percentage recovery of product.
  • •Test for purity and identification of alkenes.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for all lab apparatus and their uses (Units 2-3).

2

Practice recrystallization and distillation setups (Module 2) at least twice.

3

Review calculations for density, distribution coefficients, and percentage yields (Modules 2-3).

4

Memorize key reactions of hydrocarbons and their identification tests (Module 4).

5

Focus on understanding the underlying principles of each experiment, not just the procedures.

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