General & Inorganic Analytical Chemistry BIPH 1303

Course description:

The course covers topics: Matter and Measurements, atomic theory and bonding, Atoms, Molecules and chemical Formulas, Isotopes, the Periodic table and periodicity, metals. stoichiometry of chemical reactions and mole concept, Forces Between Particles, Solution and properties of solution: Reactions in solutions,  Acids and Bases reactions, Precipitation reaction, redox reactions and electrochemistry, Concentration Units, Dilution, pH and Buffers, Energy and thermodynamics and free energy,  Solubility ,Effects of Temperature and Pressure, common ion effect, Intermolecular Forces,. Reaction Rates and Equilibrium. The course will also cover the fundamental principles of qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Course Aims:

The aims of this course is to give student a fundamental knowledge of general and analytical chemistry which will help him in his forthcoming courses such as organic,  analytical, physical pharmacy and others. Also it provides a comprehensive study of the chemical and physical properties of matter including the fundamental principles of qualitative and quantitative analysis which will be an excellent tool for pharmacy in future study.  

Course outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:  
  • Apply significant figures rules in all calculations providing the correct number of significant figures and units. 
  • Name elements, provide their symbols and determine the number of protons, neutrons, electrons and nuclei in elements and compounds.
  • Distinguish between ionic and covalent compounds. 
  • Chemical reaction Write and balance chemical equations and solve stoichiometry problems
  • Explain how intermolecular forces affect the physical properties of matter. 
  • Identify oxidation-reduction reactions and electrochemistry.
  • Perform calculations related to the preparation of solutions involving molarity, gram-percent and dilution. 
  • Identify acids and bases and neutralization reaction. Strong acid and base and their ionization.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of pH by relating it to hydrogen ion concentration and hydroxide ion concentration also, PKa. Describe and explain the formation and function of a buffer system. How to prepare buffer.
  • Principles of qualitative and quantitative analysis such as volumetric, gravimetric, colorimetric and other analytical techniques.  
  • Understand Intermolecular Forces, Reaction Rates and Equilibrium, Spontaneous and Nonspontaneous Processes, Reaction Rates.