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Matter
OBJECTIVES By the end of this topic, the trainee should be able to 1.Define matter 2.Explain state of matter 3.Distinguish between physical and chemical changes 4.Explain the gas laws
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Atoms , Elements and Compounds
OBJECTIVES By the end of this topic , the trainee should be able to; 1.Define Elements, Compounds and Mixtures 2.Describe the structure of an atom 3.Describe how to determine the Atomic number ,Mass number and Isotopes
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The Periodic Table
OBECTIVES By the end of this topic, the trainee should be able to : 1.State the historical contribution on development of the periodic table 2.Explain the periodic trends of elements and their compounds 3.State the diagonal relationships of the periodic table
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The S-Block Element
OBJECTIVES By the end of this topic, the trainee should be able to: 1.Explain the chemistry of group I and II elements 2.State the application of group I and two elements and their compounds
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Chemical Bonds
OBJECTIVES By the end of these topic, the trainee should be able to 1.Identify different types of bonds 2.Describe their properties
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Chemical Equilibrium
OBJECTIVES By the end of this topic , the trainee should be able to : 1.Define chemical equilibria 2.Explain types of equilibria 3.Determine equilibrium constant 4.Describe factors affecting chemical equilibrium
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Introduction To Organic Chemistry
By the end of this topic , the trainee should be able to : 1.Explain the aspects of organic chemistry 2.Describe hydrocarbons 3.Classify organic molecules explain chemical reactions of simple organic molecules 4.Explain the properties , synthesis and uses of simple organic molecules
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Acids, Bases and Salts
OBJECTIVES By the end of this session , the trainee should be able to : 1.State properties of acids and bases 2.Differentiate between strong and weak acids 3.Explain types and properties of salts
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PH Analysis
OBJECTIVES By the end of this topic, the trainee should be able to: 1.Define the term PH 2.Explain the basic theory of PH 3.State the relationship between PH and color change in indicators 4.Explain the term buffer solution 5.Describe the preparation of buffer solutions 6.State the application of buffer solutions
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Sampling and Sample Preparation
OBJECTIVE By the end of this topic, the trainee should be able to : 1.Define the terms used in sample preparation 2.State the importance of sampling 3.Describe the techniques of sampling 4.Describe the procedure for sample pre-treatment 5.State sample storage methods
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Separation Techniques
OBJECTIVES By the end of this topic , the trainee should be able to : 1.Define separation, extraction and purification 2.Describe the separation , extraction and purification techniques 3.Explain the methods of determining purity of substances
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Heating and Cooling Techniques
OBJECTIVES To identify various techniques used for heating and cooling substances in the laboratory
Heating and Cooling Techniques
OBJECTIVES To identify various techniques used for heating and cooling substances in the laboratory
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Distillation Techniques
By end of this topic, Trainee should be able to : 1. Define distilation 2. State and explain various distillation techniques 3. Outline Various distillation techniques 4. Outline the applications of Distillation techniques
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Crystallization Techniques
OBJECTIVES By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to: 1.To define crystallization 2.To describe crystallization process 3.To carry out crystallization procedure
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Solvent Extraction Techniques
OBJECTIVES By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to 1.Define solvent extraction 2.Explain terms used in solvent extraction 3.Describe methods of solvent extraction 4.Describe selection of appropriate solvents for solvent extraction 5.Determine distribution ration 6.Outline factors actors influencing the extraction efficiency 7.Describe Soxhlet extraction
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Chromatography Techniques
OBJECTIVES By the end of this topic, the learner should be able to: 1.Define chromatography techniques 2.Explain terms used in chromatography techniques 3.Describe principles of chromatography techniques 4.Explain types of chromatography techniques 5.Carry out chromatography experiments 6.Determine RF factor 7.Outline electrophoresis
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Titrimetric Analysis
OBJECTIVES By the end of this topic, the trainee should be able to: 1.Define terms used in titrimetric analysis 2.Describe types of titrimetric analysis 3.Balance chemical reactions 4.Work out calculations involved in titrimetric analysis
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Redox Titration
Redox Titration is a laboratory method of determining the concentration of a given analyte by causing a redox reaction between the titrant and the analyte. Redox titration is based on an oxidation-reduction reaction between the titrant and the analyte. It is one of the most common laboratory methods used to identify the concentration of unknown analytes. Redox reactions involve both oxidation and reduction. The key features of reduction and oxidation are discussed below.
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Complexiometric Titration
omplexometric Titration or chelatometry is a type of volumetric analysis wherein the colored complex is used to determine the endpoint of the titration. The method is particularly useful for determination of the exact number of a mixture of different metal ions, especially calcium and magnesium ions present in water in solution .
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Gravimetric Analysis
OBJECTIVES By the end of this topic, the trainee should be able to: 1.Define gravimetric analysis 2.Describe the principles of gravimetric analysis 3.Describe the steps involved in gravimetric analysis 4.Explain factors affecting gravimetric analysis 5.Describe the equipments and apparatus used in gravimetric analysis 6.Carry out gravimetric analysis
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Calorimetric Analysis
OBJECTIVES By the end of this topic, the trainee should be able to: 1.Define terms and units used in thermochemistry 2.Determine enthalpy changes in chemical reactions 3.Determine heat capacity and specific heat capacity 4.Compare calorific values of different materials 5.Determine different heat reactions 6.Apply law of conservation of energy and Hess law in thermochemical calculations
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Chemistry Techniques for Science Laboratory Technicians
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Mechanism of action of indicator:

During an EDTA titration 2 complexes are formed:

  1. M-EDTA complex and
  2. M-indicator complex.

 The metal-indicator complex must be less stable than the metal-indicator complex.

                         M-In + EDTA → M-EDTA + In

Erichrome black T is a metal ion indicator. In the pH range 7-11 the dye itself has a blue colour. In this pH range addition of metallic salts produces a brilliant change in colour from blue to red.

                           M2+    +     HIn2-    →    MIn    +     H+

                        (Blue)                                 (Red)

This colour change can be obtained with the metal ions. As the EDTA solution is added, the concentration of the metal ion in the solution decreases due to the formation of metal-EDTA complex. At the end point no more free metal ions are present in the solution. At this stage, the free indicator is liberated and hence the colour changes from red to blue.

Preparation of Complex Solutions

Experimental procedure

The following experiment demonstrates how a complex solution i.e.  EDTA solution is prepared and standardized with standard calcium solution. The standardized EDTA is then used to analyze an unknown sample.

Standard Calcium Solution

  1. Accurately weigh 0.5 g of dried, pure CaCO3into a 250 mL beaker.
  2. Add approximately 25 mL of distilled H2O, then add 1 mL of conc. HCl carefully (operate in hood!), cover with watch glass spaced with glass hooks until dissolved.
  3. Note: If CaCO3 does not dissolve completely, add another 0.5 mL of conc. HCl (operate in hood!). Next, evaporate volume to about 2 mL maintaining watch glass on beaker to expel carbon dioxide. Rinse watch glass, transfer quantitatively into a 500 mL volumetric flask and make up  to 500 ml.
  4. Calculate the molarity of your standard calcium solution.

EDTA Solution Preparation

Weigh out approximately 2 g of reagent grade disodium EDTA into a 250 mL beaker.

Add 0.05 g magnesium chloride hexahydrate, three pellets of NaOH and add about 200 mL of distilled water to dissolve. The EDTA will dissolve slowly over a period of a half an hour.

Magnesium chloride is added to enhance the sharpness of the endpoint (It forms a more stable complex with the indicator).

Filter the EDTA solution into a 0.5 or 1 L bottle, then add approximately 250 mL of distilled water.

Titration Procedure

  • Standardization Titration for EDTA
  • Fill your burette with the EDTA solution.
  • Pipet three 25 mL aliquots of standard calcium
  • solution into 250 mL Erlenmeyer flasks, add 3 mL ammonium chloride buffer (pH 10) (operate in hood!) and 2-3 drops of Eriochrome Black T indicator solution.
  • Titrate with EDTA from violet through wine-red to blue. It is recommended to experiment with a 5 mL aliquot to get an idea of the color and titre.
  • The indicator color changes slowly, thus, the titrant must be added slowly near the endpoint with thorough stirring. Calculate the molarity of the EDTA.
  • Now you have your EDTA solution standardized and your standard EDTA solution should be ~0.01 M. Titration of Unknown Calcium Sample
  • Prepare a clean beaker and ask your GA for 100 mL of unknown solution.  Titrate with standard EDTA, 25 mL of unknown solution after addition of 3 mL ammonium chloride buffer (pH 10) (operate in hood!) and 2-3 drops of Eriochrome Black T indicator solution following the procedure above.
  • Repeat this in triplicate. Express the concentration of calcium carbonate in the unknown sample in ppm

Applications of Complexometric titration:

  1. Complexometric titration is widely used in the medical industry because of the micro litre size sample involved. The method is efficient in research related to the biological cell.
  2. Ability to titrate the amount of ions available in a living cell.
  3. Ability to introduce ions into a cell in case of deficiencies. Complexometric titration involves the treatment of complex ions such as magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, nickel, lead and zinc with EDTA as the complexing agent.
  4. Complexometric titration is an efficient method for determining the level of hardness of water.
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