The course is intended as the improvement of the first year Chemistry course. Introducing just few new chemical concepts, more generally the course intends to deepen and extend the culture of chemistry as a experimental science.
The course is addressed to all third-year students who want to explore the themes developed with practical laboratory experiences, in particular students wishing to continue their studies with specialized courses in the field of chemistry and experimental sciences in general (e.g. Biomaterials and Chimica delle Tecnologie).
With this course, the student puts into practice the knowledge acquired related to the basic concepts of chemistry, making a significant laboratory experience
The course is addressed to all third-year students who want to explore the themes developed with practical laboratory experiences, in particular students wishing to continue their studies with specialized courses in the field of chemistry and experimental sciences in general (e.g. Biomaterials and Chimica delle Tecnologie).
With this course, the student puts into practice the knowledge acquired related to the basic concepts of chemistry, making a significant laboratory experience
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2. The chemical laboratory: implementation methodology experiences.
3. Safety and prevention in a chemical laboratory: labeling chemicals. Physical risk. Rules of conduct. Compressed gases. Prevention and safety.
4. Measurement uncertainty in a chemical laboratory.
5. Techniques of separation of mixtures of substances: chromatography.
6. Surface tension: surface and interfacial phenomena.
7. Electrochemistry of aqueous systems.
8. Aqueous solutions. Determination of the basic parameters: pH and solubility.
9. Lab test: use of key equipment for chemical laboratory.
10. Lab test: preparation of liquid solutions by weighing and dilution.
11. Lab test: precipitation of an insoluble salt. Qualitative and quantitative aspects.
12. Lab test: solvent extraction
13. Lab test: thin layer chromatograph
14. Lab test: Synthesis of nylon 6,6
15. Lab test: Titration of vinegar. Qualitative and quantitative aspects
16. Lab test: electrolysis of aqueous solutions. Production of molecular hydrogen and oxygen.
17. Lab test: Electrodeposition
Programme
. Tools commonly used in a chemical laboratory and their appropriate use: glassware, funnels for filtration, liquid and solid collection systems.2. The chemical laboratory: implementation methodology experiences.
3. Safety and prevention in a chemical laboratory: labeling chemicals. Physical risk. Rules of conduct. Compressed gases. Prevention and safety.
4. Measurement uncertainty in a chemical laboratory.
5. Techniques of separation of mixtures of substances: chromatography.
6. Surface tension: surface and interfacial phenomena.
7. Electrochemistry of aqueous systems.
8. Aqueous solutions. Determination of the basic parameters: pH and solubility.
9. Lab test: use of key equipment for chemical laboratory.
10. Lab test: preparation of liquid solutions by weighing and dilution.
11. Lab test: precipitation of an insoluble salt. Qualitative and quantitative aspects.
12. Lab test: solvent extraction
13. Lab test: thin layer chromatograph
14. Lab test: Synthesis of nylon 6,6
15. Lab test: Titration of vinegar. Qualitative and quantitative aspects
16. Lab test: electrolysis of aqueous solutions. Production of molecular hydrogen and oxygen.
17. Lab test: Electrodeposition
Core Documentation
Lecture notes