Area: | Department of Applied Chemistry |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Other: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1626 (v.4) Chemistry 143 or any previous version
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7230 (v.5) Chemistry 117 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Descriptive inorganic chemistry. Co-ordination chemistry. Molecular equilibria. Application of equilibrium constants. Acids and bases. Salts and buffers. Electromotive force. Principles and practice of chromatography. Functional group compounds. Aldehydes and ketones. Functional group compounds acids, bases and derivatives of acids. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of the unit you will be able comprehend the structures of coordination compounds, understand and perform calculations using the Born-Haber cycle, perform a range of mathematical calculations related to the manipulation and interpretation of data, write, draw and name structures of organic compounds, gain familiarity with the characteristic reactions of functional groups, understand the principles of chromatography, calculate the pH of various solutions and understand the concept of a buffer solution. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Zumdahl, S., 1993, 'Chemistry', 3rd Edition, DC Health, Lexington. 'Chemistry 144 PSI Study Notes, Curtin Publications. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Compulsory Topic Assessment 50%. Final Examination 50%. |
Field of Education: | 10500 Chemical Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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