KD1250 Natural Systems - Equilibria and Techniques for Chemical Analysis 8.5 credits

Based on natural cycles and a sustainable development, the course connects together chemical equilibria, inorganic reaction theory and analytical chemistry.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Explain flows of chemical substances between soil, water and air by describing natural cycles.

• Identify phase equilibria in natural systems and assess when the equilibrium concept is applicable.

• Reflect on the consequences of disturbances in natural systems from the perspective of sustainable development.

• Set up an equilibrium equation for acid -, basis -, gas -, solubility -, complex - and redox reactions and calculate equilibria with appropriate approximations.

• Choose and apply sampling and calibration principles.

• Carry out simple wet chemical laboratory work and reflect on routines and measures for a safe handling of chemicals.

• Apply equilibrium concepts in laboratory work for example at separations.

• Describe and use analytical techniques such as spectroscopy, chromatography and potentiometry and state appropriate analytical method for a given problem.

• Assess the reasonableness in calculations and measurement data.

• Use computer program for statistical evaluation and to solve equilibrium problem.

General entry requirements and specific entry requirements Mathematics E/Mathematics 4, Physics B/Physics 2 and Chemistry A/Chemistry 1. All with at least the Pass grade.

• Exploring Chemical Analysis av Daniel C. Harris, w.h. freemans & co förlag.
• Chemistry3, Burrows, Holman, Parsons, Pilling, Oxford.
• Statistics and Chemometrics for Analytical Chemistry, J.N. Miller & J.C. Miller
• Kompendier.

• TEN2 - Examination Natural Systems, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TEN1 - Examination in Chemical Equilibria, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LAB2 - Laboratory Exercises in Analytical Techniques, 2.0 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.

The entire parts LAB1, LAB2, TEN1 and TEN2 should be passed.

The final grade is given by the weighted results of both exams. When the final grade is set, achievements from LAB1 will be included in TEN1 and achievements from LAB2 will be included in TEN2.

• 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.

Mandatory for CLMAKE study year 2

The course is replaced by KD1290

The course overlaps partially the courses in Chemical Equilibria KD1030, KD1150 and KD1200, in Chemical Measuring Techniques KD1110 and KD1190 and in Analytical Chemistry KD1120 and KD1210.