CHEM2004

CHEM2004: Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy

Science and Engineering

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About this Unit

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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Tuition Pattern

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

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