Stoichiometry III: Volumetric Analysis - Chemistry (Undergraduate Foundation)

This course covers volumetric analysis, a major practical application of stoichiometry. The material focuses entirely on the theory and calculations behind titration. It covers the preparation of standard solutions and the detailed procedures for performing and calculating the results of neutralisation, precipitation, and complexometric titrations. Volumetric analysis is a fundamental quantitative technique in every analytical chemistry laboratory. It is the standard method used in industrial quality control, environmental testing, and medical diagnostics to determine the precise concentration of an unknown substance. A command of titration is a non-negotiable practical skill for any professional chemist. By the end of this course, you will be able to prepare a standard solution of a known concentration. You will also be able to perform all necessary calculations for any acid-base, precipitation, or complexometric titration to accurately determine the concentration of an unknown solution. This course is for students who have a complete mastery of the mole concept and balancing chemical equations. It is an essential course for any student of chemistry or chemical engineering and provides the foundational skills required for all quantitative laboratory work.

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[NUC Core] CHM 101: General Chemistry I

This learning track delivers the complete NUC CCMAS curriculum for General Chemistry I. It is a comprehensive programme designed to build a robust, university-level foundation in modern chemistry. The track systematically covers all essential topics, from atomic theory, chemical bonding, and the states of matter, to the quantitative principles of stoichiometry, equilibrium, thermodynamics, and kinetics. This programme is for first-year undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) faculties who are required to take CHM 101. It is also essential for any student or professional globally who needs a rigorous and complete foundation in first-year university chemistry for further study or career development. This track delivers a full skill set in chemical theory and quantitative problem-solving. Graduates will be able to determine molecular structures, calculate reaction quantities, analyse the energetics and rates of reactions, and solve complex equilibrium problems. This programme provides the non-negotiable prerequisite knowledge for all subsequent chemistry courses and for any degree in the physical sciences, engineering, or medicine.

Course Chapters

1. Introduction

This chapter provides the roadmap for the course. It introduces volumetric analysis, or titration, as a major practical application of all preceding stoichiometric principles. Key learning objectives include: understanding the overall course structure and appreciating the role of titration as a fundamental technique in analytical chemistry.

Chapter lessons

1-1. Welcome

This lesson provides a brief overview of the course, outlining the key topics of standard solutions and the different types of titration calculations.

2. Principles of Titration

This chapter covers the foundational theory and terminology of volumetric analysis. It details the purpose of titration and the equipment and solutions required to perform one accurately. Key learning objectives include: defining the key terms in a titration, such as titrant, analyte, and equivalence point; and understanding the purpose and properties of a standard solution.

Chapter lessons

2-1. Titration overview

This lesson defines titration as a quantitative chemical analysis method for determining the concentration of an identified analyte. Key terminology is introduced.

2-2. Standard solutions

This lesson defines a standard solution as a solution containing a precisely known concentration of an element or a substance. The process of preparing one is outlined.

3. Titration Calculations

This chapter focuses on the core quantitative skills required for volumetric analysis. It provides a systematic, step-by-step guide to solving titration problems for different reaction types. Key learning objectives include: applying the mole concept and balanced equations to calculate unknown concentrations in acid-base, precipitation, and redox titrations.

Chapter lessons

3-1. Solving titration problems

This lesson outlines a universal, four-step procedure for solving any titration problem: write the balanced equation, extract the data, calculate moles of the known substance, and use the mole ratio to find the unknown.

4. Conclusion

This concluding chapter summarises the key skills of volumetric analysis. It reinforces the importance of titration as a practical application of all stoichiometric principles. This summary prepares the student for the next course, 'Chemical Equilibria and Acid-Base Chemistry', which explores the underlying theory of the reactions used in titrations.

Chapter lessons

4-1. Course summary

This lesson consolidates knowledge by reviewing the principles of titration and the systematic method for solving volumetric analysis problems.

4-2. Next steps

This final lesson looks ahead, explaining how the practical skills of titration are directly related to the theoretical study of chemical equilibria and acid-base chemistry.