At a glance
- 2 practice hours per week
- Semester I
Prerequisites
Some basic background in chemistry from high school
Course Description
- Basic laboratory techniques
- Determination of percentage of acetic acid in vinegar
- Standardisation of KMnO4 solution using standard oxalic acid
- Acid-base titration – titration of a strong acid with a strong base
- Acid-base titration – titration of a weak acid with a strong base
- Acid-base titration – titration of a strong acid with a weak base
- Acid-base titration – titration of a weak acid with a weak base
- Effectiveness of different common oils in forming emulsions
- Qualitative analysis of proteins
- Qualitative analysis of oils and fats
- Saponification – the process of making soap
Learning Resources
There is no text book prescribed for this course. Lab handouts for the various lab sessions will be provided by the instructor.