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CHM424Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Non Aqueous Solvents

This course introduces students to the chemistry of non-aqueous solvents, exploring their properties, classifications, and applications. It covers solute-solvent interactions, acid-base concepts in non-aqueous systems, and the chemistry of selected solvents like liquid ammonia, sulfuric acid, and sulfur dioxide. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of solvent behavior beyond aqueous media, emphasizing their importance in various chemical processes and analyses.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Non-aqueous solventsSolvent propertiesAcid-base chemistrySolute-solvent interactionsProtic solvents

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
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Physical properties of solvents

2

Acid-base concepts in solvents

3

Classification of non-aqueous solvents

4

Solvent-solute interactions

5

Oxyhalide solvents

6

Liquid oxides and halides

7

Protic solvents

8

Autoionization of solvents

Total Topics8 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

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Properties of solvents

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to nonaqueous solvents.
  • •Study the physical parameters used to identify solvents.
  • •Review viscosity, melting and boiling points, heat of vaporization, relative permittivity, and refractive index.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Acids, Basesand solvent properties

3 study hours
  • •Study Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and solvent system concepts.
  • •Understand aprotic acid-base, Lux flood, and Lewis concepts.
  • •Learn about autoionization in relation to solvents.
Week
3

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: General classification of solvents

3 study hours
  • •Study the classification of solvents based on acidic, basic, and amphiprotic properties.
  • •Understand protonic, aprotic, coordinating, and inert solvents.
  • •Review examples of each type of solvent.
Week
4

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Solvent- solute interactions

3 study hours
  • •Study electronegativity, partial charge, and dipole moment.
  • •Understand solvent-solute interactions and solvation.
  • •Review the four major forces of interaction between solvent and solute.
Week
5

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: OXYHALIDE

3 study hours
  • •Study the solvent properties of nitrosyl chloride.
  • •Study the solvent properties of phosphoryl chloride.
  • •Compare and contrast the properties of the two solvents.
Week
6

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Liquid oxides and halides

3 study hours
  • •Study the non-aqueous chemistry of liquid dinitrogen tetroxide.
  • •Study the non-aqueous chemistry of liquid sulphur (IV) oxide.
  • •Study the non-aqueous chemistry of liquid halides.
Week
7

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Protic solvents

3 study hours
  • •Study the properties of liquid ammonia as a protic solvent.
  • •Study the properties of acetic acid as a protic solvent.
  • •Study the properties of anhydrous sulphuric acid as a protic solvent.
  • •Study the properties of hydrogen fluoride as a protic solvent.
Week
8

Module 1:

8h

Unit 1: Properties of solvents

4 study hours
  • •Revise Module 1 Units 1 and 2
  • •Attempt all TMAs questions
  • •Make notes for revision

Unit 2: Acids, Basesand solvent properties

4 study hours
  • •Revise Module 1 Units 1 and 2
  • •Attempt all TMAs questions
  • •Make notes for revision
Week
9

Module 2:

8h

Unit 1: General classification of solvents

4 study hours
  • •Revise Module 2 Units 1 and 2
  • •Attempt all TMAs questions
  • •Make notes for revision

Unit 2: Solvent- solute interactions

4 study hours
  • •Revise Module 2 Units 1 and 2
  • •Attempt all TMAs questions
  • •Make notes for revision
Week
10

Module 3:

8h

Unit 1: OXYHALIDE

4 study hours
  • •Revise Module 3 Units 1, 2 and 3
  • •Attempt all TMAs questions
  • •Make notes for revision

Unit 2: Liquid oxides and halides

4 study hours
  • •Revise Module 3 Units 1, 2 and 3
  • •Attempt all TMAs questions
  • •Make notes for revision
Week
11

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: Protic solvents

4 study hours
  • •Revise Module 3 Units 1, 2 and 3
  • •Attempt all TMAs questions
  • •Make notes for revision
Week
12

Module 1:

8h

Unit 1: Properties of solvents

8 study hours
  • •Complete all assignments
  • •Revise all modules
  • •Make notes for revision
Week
13

Module 1:

8h

Unit 1: Properties of solvents

8 study hours
  • •Complete all assignments
  • •Revise all modules
  • •Make notes for revision

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for each solvent, listing its key properties, reactions, and uses.

2

Practice solving numerical problems related to dielectric constant, dipole moment, and solubility parameters.

3

Develop concept maps linking acid-base theories (Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, Lewis) to solvent systems.

4

Focus on understanding the autoionization reactions of different solvents and their implications.

5

Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and address any areas of weakness.

6

Create a table comparing and contrasting the properties of protic and aprotic solvents.

7

Practice writing chemical equations for reactions in non-aqueous solvents.

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