Analytical Chemistry I
Course # 004:111:0001 (CHEM:3110)
Syllabus
I. Logistics
Instructor Professor Betsy Stone
Chemistry Building W376
Tel. (319) 384-1863
betsy-stone@uiowa.edu
Instructor 11:30 – 1:00pm Monday and Friday
Office Hours By appointment
Class W107 PBB
Location/Time 10:30 – 11:20am MWF
Grader and Zhenzhu Xu
Office Hours Chemistry Building E208
12:30 – 2:30pm Tuesday
II. Course Description and Objectives
Description Analytical Chemistry I is targeted at students pursuing higher
education in the chemical sciences. The goal of this course is for
students to master applying concepts and solving problems in
analytical chemistry, with an emphasis on solution equilibria and
electrochemistry.
Objectives Throughout this course, we will focus on the following learning
objectives:
1. Understand the fundamental concepts of chemical equilibrium
2. Parameterize solution behavior and calculate solution
concentrations given the appropriate equilibrium constants
3. Apply knowledge of equilibrium constraints to a range of
systems of interest including solubility, acid/base chemistry,
complex formation, oxidation/reduction, hydrolysis, and phase
partitioning.
4. Investigate solution behavior using electrochemical methods,
including potentiometry, voltammetry, and ion selective
electrodes.
Prerequisite The background needed for successful completion of this course
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Skill Set includes first-year chemistry, stoichiometry, algebra, spreadsheet
skills, and interpretation of chemical information.
Co-requisite 004:131 or 004:132, if not taken as a prerequisite
Coursework
III. Course Outline
1. Introduction and Review
a. The Analytical Process
b. Chemical Measurements
c. Experimental Error
2. Chemical Equilibrium, Part 1 (Fundamentals, Acids, and Bases)
a. Chemical Equilibrium
b. Activity and the Systematic Treatment of Equilibrium
c. Monoprotic Acid-Base Equilibria
d. Polyprotic Acid-Base Equilbria
e. Acid-Base Titrations
3. Electrochemistry
a. Fundamentals of Electrochemistry (and Appendix D)
b. Electrodes and Potentiometry
c. Redox Titrations
d. Electroanalytical Techniques
4. Chemical Equilibrium, Part 2 (Complexation, Precipitation, Advanced Topics)
a. EDTA Titrations
b. Gravimetric Analysis, Precipitation Titrations, and Combustion Analysis
c. Advanced Topics in Equilibrium
Required Text Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Daniel C. Harris, 8th edition, W.
H. Freeman and Company, 2010. The textbook and an optional
Solutions Manual are available at the bookstore.
Students opting to use an earlier edition of the book will be held
responsible for material in the 8th edition. Appendix 1 lists
course topics and the corresponding chapters in the 8th and 7th
editions.
Course Website The course website is under ICON (http://icon.uiowa.edu).
Login with your username and password. Announcements,
syllabus, course content, supplemental readings, and grades will
be posted here. Please check for homework updates that may
contain clarifying information.
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Practice Problems Appendix 1 lists problems from the course textbook (8th and 7th
editions) and are recommended to practice applying concepts
and problem solving skills. These problems will not be collected
or graded. Answers to some of these problems may be found in
the textbook; the optional Solutions Manual will contain
detailed solutions.
IV. Grading
Grading Scheme Your final course grade will be based on total points earned for
exams, quizzes, and assignments. The course components are
scored as followed:
3 mid-semester exams 450 points (45%)
Final exam 200 points (20%)
Assignments* 250 points (25%)
Quizzes* 100 points (10%)
Total 1000 points (100%)
*There will be 6 problem sets and 5 quizzes. Your 5 best-scoring
problem set grades and 4 best quiz grades will be used in your
final grade calculation; the lowest scores will be dropped.
Letter Grades A range 90-100%
B range 80-90%
C range 70-80%
D range 60-70%
F range < 60%
The lower limits for letter grades may be adjusted, but will never
be raised. For example, the A range for final grades may be 88-
100%, but will not be 95-100%. Plus or minus grades will be
appended to letter grades.
Problem Sets There will be 6 graded problem sets in this course. Problem sets
are designed to highlight important concepts and practice
problem-solving skills. They are intended to be challenging and
will require time and thought. Do not wait until the last minute to
start on these assignments.
A complete assignment will show all work, clearly state all
assumptions, and provide clear and concise explanations when
asked. Numerical answers must be reported with the correct
number of significant figures and units. Graphs must be properly
titled and all axes must be labeled. Written explanations shall be
given in complete, grammatically-correct sentences.
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Problem sets are due at the start of class. Assignments turned in
late will be penalized 10 points per day and will only be accepted
48 hours beyond the original due date.
Exams There will be four exams in this course. Three mid-term exams
will be held on Thursday evenings (following the schedule in
Appendix 2) and will cover the following material:
Exam 1: The Analytical Process, Chemical Measurements,
Experimental Error, Chemical Equilibrium, Activity, The Systematic
Treatment of Equilibrium
Exam 2: The Systematic Treatment of Equilibrium, Monoprotic
Acid-Base Equilibria, Polyprotic Acid-Base Equilbria, Acid-Base
Titrations
Exam 3: Fundamentals of Electrochemistry (and Appendix D),
Electrodes and Potentiometry, Redox Titrations, Electroanalytical
Techniques
The final exam is cumulative and will be held during final exam
week. The time and location of the final exam will be announced.
Quizzes There will be 5 in-class quizzes on dates to be announced.
Quizzes will test student knowledge of central concepts, ability to
synthesize information, and quantitative analysis skills. They are
intended to test student understanding of course material prior
to exams.
Re-grading Adjustments to grades will only be considered within one week
after an assignment or exam is returned. The re-grade request
must be accompanied by a written, detailed description of the
grading concern. Re-grading will involve re-assessment of the
entire assignment and may increase or decrease of the grade.
Extra Credit Any extra credit will be given at the discretion of the instructor.
Extra credit opportunities may appear in the form of classroom
participation, pop-quizzes, or exam questions.
V. Course Conduct
Attendance Attendance is mandatory for all exams and quizzes. In the case of an
excusable absence (e.g. illness, mandatory religious obligation, certain
University activities, or unavoidable circumstances), an Explanatory
Statement of Absence must be provided to the instructor in advance of
foreseeable absences or within 72 hours of unforeseeable absences. For
class periods, attendance is expected.
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Preparedness Students are expected to be prepared for class to start at 10:30AM sharp.
Students are expected to be prepared to participate in class activities, having
read the assigned textbook chapter(s), and should have a calculator, writing
utensils, and class notes.
Classroom Students shall conduct themselves in a manner that will not disrupt the
Etiquette learning of other students. Cell phones may not be used in class for any
reason. All personal devices must be silenced prior to the start of class.
Students may not use internet in class, unless instructed.
Exam Conduct Calculators: Programmable calculators or calculators on mobile devices are
not permitted. Students are encouraged to use a non-programmable
calculator with scientific notation and logarithm capabilities. If such a
calculator is not available, contact the instructor 24 hours in advance of the
exam to request to borrow a permissible calculator.
Time Limit: Exams are limited to the allotted two-hour period and time limits
are strictly enforced. Please show up on time for exams and turn in your
exam promptly at the end of the period when asked.
Personal Belongings: During exams, all personal belongings, including books,
bags, notes, mobile devices, and computers, must be fully enclosed in
backpacks and left at the front of the room.
Homework The homework for this course is designed to help you master your
Assignments knowledge related to the topics covered during lecture. As such, you may
work on the homework problems with others or use online resources.
The work that you turn in must be your own. Keep in mind:
You may not copy from one another.
For computer-based assignments, each student is responsible for
generating and developing their own files. (For example, one
spreadsheet generated in collaboration by two individuals does not
constitute individual work and is not acceptable.)
Any questions about what constitutes acceptable student collaboration
should be directed to the instructor.
Expected This is a 3 credit hour course, so under University policy you should expect
Workload (on average) to spend 6 additional hours on this course outside of classroom
time per week.
VI. Administrative Details
Chemistry Center Chemistry Building E225
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(319) 335-1341
Here, you may obtain signatures to add/drop chemistry courses.
Department of Mark Arnold, Departmental Executive Officer
Chemistry Office Chemistry Building E331
(319) 335-1350
Administrative The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the administrative home of this
Home course and governs matters such as the add/drop deadlines, the second-
grade-only option, and other related issues. Different colleges may have
different policies. Questions may be addressed to 120 Schaeffer Hall, or
see the CLAS Academic Policies Handbook at
http://clas.uiowa.edu/students/handbook.
Electronic University policy specifies that students are responsible for all official
Communication correspondences sent to their University of Iowa e-mail address
(@uiowa.edu). Faculty and students should use this account for
correspondences (Operations Manual, III.15.2, k.11).
Accommodations A student seeking academic accommodations should first register with
for Disabilities Student Disability Services and then meet privately with the course
instructor to make particular arrangements. See www.uiowa.edu/~sds/
for more information.
Academic All CLAS students or students taking classes offered by CLAS have, in
Honesty essence, agreed to the College's Code of Academic Honesty: "I pledge to
do my own academic work and to excel to the best of my abilities,
upholding the IOWA Challenge. I promise not to lie about my academic
work, to cheat, or to steal the words or ideas of others; nor will I help
fellow students to violate the Code of Academic Honesty." Any student
committing academic misconduct is reported to the College and placed on
disciplinary probation or may be suspended or expelled (CLAS Academic
Policies Handbook).
CLAS Final The final examination schedule for each class is announced by the
Examination Registrar generally by the tenth day of classes. Final exams are offered
Policies only during the official final examination period. No exams of any kind are
allowed during the last week of classes. All students should plan on being
at the UI through the final examination period. Once the Registrar has
announced the date, time, and location of each final exam, the complete
schedule will be published on the Registrar's web site and will be shared
with instructors and students. It is the student's responsibility to know the
date, time, and place of a final exam.
Making a Students with a suggestion or complaint should first visit with the
Suggestion or a instructor (and the course supervisor), and then with the departmental
Complaint DEO. Complaints must be made within six months of the incident (CLAS
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Academic Policies Handbook).
Understanding Sexual harassment subverts the mission of the University and threatens
Sexual the well-being of students, faculty, and staff. All members of the UI
Harassment community have a responsibility to uphold this mission and to contribute
to a safe environment that enhances learning. Incidents of sexual
harassment should be reported immediately. See the UI Comprehensive
Guide on Sexual Harassment for assistance, definitions, and the full
University policy.
Reacting Safely to In severe weather, class members should seek appropriate shelter
Severe Weather immediately, leaving the classroom if necessary. The class will continue if
possible when the event is over. For more information on Hawk Alert and
the siren warning system, visit the Department of Public Safety website.
*These CLAS policy and procedural statements have been summarized from the web pages of
the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and The University of Iowa Operations Manual.
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Appendix 1: Units, Topics, Chapters, and Practice Problems
Unit and Topics Harris, 8th Edition Harris , 7th Edition
Ch. Practice Problems Ch. Practice Problems
1. Introduction and Review
The Analytical Process 0 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 0 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Chemical Measurements 1 A-E, 3, 4, 7, 11, 13, 14, 19, 1 A-C, 3, 4, 7, 11, 13, 14, 19,
20, 26, 28, 33, 37, 45, 46 20, 26, 28, 33
7.1-7.2 A-B, 2, 10, 11
Experimental Error 3 A, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12-14 3 A, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12-14
Review (Appendices) A, B, D as needed A, B, D as needed
2. Chemical Equilibria , Part I
Chemical Equilibrium 6 A, B, E-H, K, 4, 5, 8, 10, 14, 6 A, B, E-H, K, 4, 5, 8, 10, 14,
19, 25, 30, 39 19, 25, 31, 40
Activity and the 7 A-I, 2, 11, 16-19, 21, 25, 30 8 A-I, 2, 11, 15-18, 20, 24, 28
Systematic Treatment of
Equilibrium
Monoprotic Acid-Base 8 A-I, 2 ,3, 6, 10, 14, 23, 32- 9 A-I, 2 ,3, 6, 10, 14, 23, 32-
Equilibria 34, 36, 44, 45 35, 43, 44
Polyprotic Acid-Base 9 A-F, 4-6, 11, 13, 16, 19, 24- 10 A-F, 4-6, 10, 11, 14, 17, 22-
Equilibria 26, 28, 29, 31, 32 24, 26, 27, 29, 30
Acid-Base Titrations 10 A, C, F-I, 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 14, 11 A, C, F-I, 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 14,
15, 23, 34, 35, 45, 47, 60, 15, 23, 34, 35, 45, 47, 57,
61, 64, 73 58, 61, 70
3. Electrochemistry
Fundamentals of 13 A-C, E, I, 1, 3-6, 8, 12, 17, 14 A-C, E, I, 1, 3-6, 8, 12, 17,
Electrochemistry 22, 24, 25, 29 22, 24, 25, 29
Electrodes and 14 D-F, 2, 4, 5, 26, 34, 40 15 D-F, 2, 4, 5, 27, 35, 41
Potentiometry
Redox Titrations 15 A, B, D, 3, 5, 7, 15, 16, 19 16 A, B, E, 3, 5, 7, 15, 16, 19
Electroanalytical 16 A-D, F, G, 2, 9, 10, 17, 24, 17 A-D, F, G, 2, 9, 10, 16, 23,
Techniques 27, 30, 32-35 26, 29, 31-34
4. Chemical Equilibria, Part 2
EDTA Titrations 11 A-E, 3, 4, 6, 15, 17, 24, 32 12 A-E, 3-5, 14, 16, 23, 31
Gravimetric Analysis, 26 A, B, 10, 16, 18, 22, 35 27 A, B, 10, 16, 18, 21, 34
Precipitation Titrations,
and Combustion Analysis
Advanced Topics in 12 A, F, 1, 7, 11 13 A, F, 1, 7, 11
Equilibrium
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Appendix 2: Exam Schedule, Fall 2013
Exam Date Time Location
Exam 1 September 19 6:30-8:30 PM W128 CB
Exam 2 October 17 6:30-8:30 PM W128 CB
Exam 3 November 14 6:30-8:30 PM W128 CB
Final Exam TBA TBA TBA
