Description
Book SynopsisIt is widely recognised that students on present-day chemistry courses need to develop a portfolio of practical skills. Progressive Development of Practical Skills in Chemistry is the second in a series of publications from the Royal Society of Chemistry which are directed towards the early part of an undergraduate chemistry programme. This book features a variety of practical activities, spanning a wide range of chemistry. Activities are arranged in order of increasing skills development and demand, and each is accompanied by a guide for demonstrators. A technical guide is also included detailing all reagent and equipment requirements. Trialled in universities across the UK pre-publication, students and lecturers will welcome this book as an aid to the development of skills in degree courses.
Table of ContentsHydrogen rocket; Aspirin synthesis; Aspirin analysis; Atomic spectra; What's in a solution?; Organic identification; Properties of a zeolite; Nicotine and smoking; Infrared spectroscopy; Synthesis and analysis of an aluminium oxalato compound; Catalase investigation; Propanone iodination; An unknown metal; Synthesis of a dyestuff intermediate and an azo dye; Synthesis of an epoxide; Nickel catalyst; Polyhalides; Electrochemical cells; Unknown alcohol; Equilibrium constant; Stereochemistry of nickel compounds.
