CHEM2004

CHEM2004: Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy

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Which units require CHEM2004?

CHEM2004 is a prerequisite for 4 units.

What is CHEM2004 about?

Tools for determining structure. Introduction to mass spectroscopy (molecular mass, accurate mass and isotopes). Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, functional groups signals, interpretation of IR spectra. Introduction to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, H and C NMR, number of signals, integration, chemical shift, splitting of signals, interpretation of NMR spectra.The electromagnetic spectrum, Ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy, metal complexes. Coordination chemistry, structure, isomers and spectroscopic analysis. Periodic trends of the elements. Laboratory procedures and processes, maintaining laboratory books, risk assessments, safe laboratory practice.Synthesis, isolation, purification and characterisation techniques.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours7 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS) (1154)

Field of Education010599 Chemical Sciences not elsewhere classified

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How this unit is taught

Science Laboratory1 x 4 hours weekly
Seminar1 x 1 hour weekly
Workshop1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

CHEM1000Principles and Processes in Chemistry
Chemistry 101
Principles and Processes in Chemistry 100

Prerequisites group 2Select One

CHEM1002Reactivity and Function in Chemistry
Chemistry 102
Reactivity and Function in Chemistry 120