Analytical Chemistry I

The primary objective of this course is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and methodologies of Classical Analytical Chemistry. Emphasis is placed on qualitative analysis, chemical equilibria, and the systematic application of analytical techniques to various types of samples. The course aims to cultivate precision, critical thinking, and adherence to safety and quality standards in laboratory practice, thereby preparing students for advanced studies and professional work in chemical analysis.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student is expected to:

• Understand and assimilate the fundamental principles of qualitative analysis
• Understand and assimilate the basic principles of chemical equilibrium and the factors affecting it
• Select and successfully apply an appropriate qualitative analysis method depending on the sample and the requirements of the analysis
• Understand and comply with safety regulations in an analytical chemistry laboratory
• Become familiar with as many laboratory instruments and devices of an analytical chemistry laboratory as possible
• Understand the calculation methods for solution concentrations and their preparation, and present results according to international standards
• Successfully identify and evaluate errors in determinations
• Understand the theory and applications of Fundamental Analytical Chemistry

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of all fundamental concepts and principles of chemical equilibrium and the factors affecting it
• Knowledge and understanding of writing and balancing chemical equations – understanding of chemical reactions
• Knowledge of characteristic reactions of cations and anions
• Knowledge and understanding of solving problems related to chemical equilibrium, reaction kinetics, and qualitative analysis

Skills

• Ability to solve basic problems in analytical chemistry
• Evaluation of analytical chemistry problems
• Selection of appropriate techniques for solving analytical chemistry problems
• Integration of experimental data to solve analytical chemistry problems
• Performance of tests in a qualitative analysis laboratory (identification of anions and cations in solution)
• Evaluation of analytical chemical measurements
• Presentation of analytical chemical measurement results