Experimental chemistry

This module focuses on experimental techniques in chemistry. The first part will be devoted to presenting health and safety rules in chemistry laboratories. Each practical session will be preceded by a preparatory tutorial session. At the end of each practical session, students will be required to write a laboratory notebook/report (analysis, interpretation of results, etc.).

• Acquire practical laboratory skills (weighing, dilution, etc.)
• Follow health and safety rules
• Understanding an experimental protocol, implementing it carefully and rigorously, and analyzing and interpreting the results obtained.
• Use the appropriate course concepts
• Performing common chemical preparations
• Use of precision equipment (glassware, scales, etc.) and analysis of uncertainties.
• Analyze, exploit, and critique experimental results
• Learning to report on an experiment/manipulation

Chemistry fundamentals equivalent to a high school senior level in science

continuous assessment

Practical laboratory basics, hygiene and safety rules.

Topics covered:

• Dosages and balances: acids-bases, redox, complexation, precipitation, etc.
• Separation methods and purification techniques: thin-layer chromatography, column chromatography, liquid/liquid extraction, recrystallization, distillation, filtration, etc.