Based on natural cycles and a sustainable development, the course connects together chemical equilibria, inorganic reaction theory, analytical chemistry and basic statistics.
KD1240 Natural Systems - Equilibria and Techniques for Chemical Analysis 10.5 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Explain flows of chemical substances between soil, water and air by describing natural cycles.
2. Identify phase equilibria in natural systems and assess when the equilibrium concept is applicable.
3. Reflect on the consequences of disturbances in natural systems seen from the perspective of sustainable development.
4. Set up an equilibrium equation for acid, basis, gas, solubility, complex, and redox reactions and calculate equilibria with appropriate approximations.
5. Plan and evaluate experiments with statistical methods.
6. Choose and apply sampling and calibration principles.
7. Carry out simple wet chemical laboratory work and reflect on routines and measures for a safe handling of chemicals.
8. Apply equilibrium concepts in laboratory work for example at separations.
9. Describe and use analytical techniques such as spectroscopy, chromatography and potentiometry and state appropriate analytical method for a given problem.
10. Assess the reasonableness in calculations and measurement data.
11. Use computer programs for statistical evaluation and to solve equilibrium problem.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Literature
- Exploring Chemical Analysis, Daniel C. Harris från w.h. freemans & co förlag.
- Chemistry3, Burrows, Holman, Parsons, Pilling, Oxford.
- Statistics and Chemometrics for Analytical Chemistry, J.N. Miller & J.C. Miller.
- kompendier
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN2 - Examination Natural Systems, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN1 - Examination in Chemical Equilibria, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- LAB2 - Laboratory Exercises in Analytical Techniques and Statistica, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory and Computer Exercises in Chemical Equilibria, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Requirement for final grade is that all four course components are passed.
The final grade is given by the results from both exams be weighted equally. When the final grade is decided, achievements from LAB1 will be included in TEN1 and achievements from LAB2 will be included in TEN2.
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Offered by
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Supplementary information
The course is replaced by KD1280
The course overlaps partially the courses in Chemical Equilibria KD1030, KD1150 and KD1200, and in Chemical Measuring Techniques KD1110 and KD1190.