2020-2021 / CHIM9284-3

Analytical chemistry I - Chemical analysis methods

Theory

Practice

Supplement

Duration

Theory : 20h Th
Practice : 15h QA Sess.
Supplement : 6h Th, 11h QA Sess.

Number of credits

 Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering5 crédits 
 Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical and Materials Engineering5 crédits 

Lecturer

Theory : Gauthier Eppe
Practice : Gauthier Eppe
Supplement : Gauthier Eppe

Coordinator

Gauthier Eppe

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The balanced reactions (acid-bases, redox, complexation, precipitation) are treated in terms of exchange of particles between donors and acceptors, thus unifying the concepts used in the study of the various reactions in aqueous solution. The next step consists in establishing a relationship between the variations of the conditional constants (acidity constants, formation constants of complex, normal potentials, exchange and partition constants) and the conditions of the medium (pH, ionic strength, complexing agent). These concepts being acquired, the implementation and the quantitative application of these various reactions with the purpose of analysis (titrimetry and gravimetry, primarily) are considered while insisting on accuracy which one should expect. <br /><br /> Introduction to separation methods. We discuss the basic principles of chromatographic separation mechanism. We will detail the different parameters that characterize a chromatographic separation. We discuss the main types of chromatography: Gas chromatography Liquid chromatography Ionic chromatography Size exclusion chromatography

Theory

The balanced reactions (acid-bases, redox, complexation, precipitation) are treated in terms of exchange of particles between donors and acceptors, thus unifying the concepts used in the study of the various reactions in aqueous solution. The next step consists in establishing a relationship between the variations of the conditional constants (acidity constants, formation constants of complex, normal potentials, exchange and partition constants) and the conditions of the medium (pH, ionic strength, complexing agent). These concepts being acquired, the implementation and the quantitative application of these various reactions with the purpose of analysis (titrimetry and gravimetry, primarily) are considered while insisting on accuracy which one should expect. 

Supplement

Introduction to separation methods. We discuss the basic principles of chromatographic separation mechanism. We will detail the different parameters that characterize a chromatographic separation. We discuss the main types of chromatography: Gas chromatography Liquid chromatography Ionic chromatography Size exclusion chromatography

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

To understand, interpret and apply the various reaction steps of an analysis protocol in order to obtain the best performances in terms of accuracy and precision. They are the major objectives of the course. This implies a good knowledge of the chemical reactions which it implements.<br /><br /> Understanding the basics in chromatography imply a perfect knowledge of separation mechanisms involved. The students will be able to select the adequate chromatographic technique including the selection of the stationary and mobile phases to separate molecules. They will also be able to understand the role that experimental parameters play on the efficiency of a chromatographic separation.

Theory

To understand, interpret and apply the various reaction steps of an analysis protocol in order to obtain the best performances in terms of accuracy and precision. They are the major objectives of the course. This implies a good knowledge of the chemical reactions which it implements.

Supplement

Understanding the basics in chromatography imply a perfect knowledge of separation mechanisms involved. The students will be able to select the adequate chromatographic technique including the selection of the stationary and mobile phases to separate molecules. They will also be able to understand the role that experimental parameters play on the efficiency of a chromatographic separation.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

The course of general chemistry in 1st bachelor

Theory

The course of general chemistry in 1st bachelor

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

See below<br /><br /> The course takes place every Friday morning from 8:15 to 10:15 am. The lessons  are illustrated by several experimental demonstrations adn exercices. The rehearsals are given after the theoritical course by G. Eppe and C. Malherbe (assistant) at the same place from 10:30 to 12:30.
These rehearsals illustrate the course and contribute to its understanding thanks to a series of problems and exercises on the various chapters, while insisting particularly on acid-base and complexometric titrations, Redox and Pourbaix diagrams which are of primary importance for geologists. 
  The sudents are invited to work by group max 3 to 4 on series of exercices proposed and posted on e-campus. The students are free to prepare in advance the rehearsals The corrections are done at together at the black board. <br /><br /> Two lessons (3h) given in December of the first quadrimester at 9 am till 12am. The course uses powerpoint presentations and exercices on the blackboard. An interruption of 15 minutes is provided at about the middle of each lesson. Directed works: Sessions are planned  for solving numerical problems in the course material. These sessions are very important because the final written exam is predominantly based on numerical exercises.

Theory

See below

Practice

The course takes place every Friday morning from 8:15 to 10:15 am. The lessons  are illustrated by several experimental demonstrations adn exercices. The rehearsals are given after the theoritical course by G. Eppe and C. Malherbe (assistant) at the same place from 10:30 to 12:30.
These rehearsals illustrate the course and contribute to its understanding thanks to a series of problems and exercises on the various chapters, while insisting particularly on acid-base and complexometric titrations, Redox and Pourbaix diagrams which are of primary importance for geologists. 
  The sudents are invited to work by group max 3 to 4 on series of exercices proposed and posted on e-campus. The students are free to prepare in advance the rehearsals The corrections are done at together at the black board. 

Supplement

Two lessons (3h) given in December of the first quadrimester at 9 am till 12am. The course uses powerpoint presentations and exercices on the blackboard. An interruption of 15 minutes is provided at about the middle of each lesson. Directed works: Sessions are planned  for solving numerical problems in the course material. These sessions are very important because the final written exam is predominantly based on numerical exercises.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

The course takes place every Friday morning from 8:15 to 10:15 am. The lessons  are illustrated by several experimental demonstrations adn exercices. The rehearsals are given after the theoritical course by G. Eppe and C. Malherbe (assistant) at the same place from 10:30 to 12:30.
These rehearsals illustrate the course and contribute to its understanding thanks to a series of problems and exercises on the various chapters, while insisting particularly on acid-base and complexometric titrations, Redox and Pourbaix diagrams which are of primary importance for geologists. 
  The sudents are invited to work by group max 3 to 4 on series of exercices proposed and posted on e-campus. The students are free to prepare in advance the rehearsals The corrections are done at together at the black board. <br /><br /> face-to-face

Theory

The course takes place every Friday morning from 8:15 to 10:15 am. The lessons  are illustrated by several experimental demonstrations adn exercices. The rehearsals are given after the theoritical course  from 10:30 to 12:30 or during the afternoon by A. Verdin (assistant).
These rehearsals illustrate the course and contribute to its understanding thanks to a series of problems and exercises on the various chapters, while insisting particularly on acid-base and complexometric titrations, Redox and Pourbaix diagrams which are of primary importance for geologists. 
  The sudents are invited to work by group max 3 to 4 on series of exercices proposed and posted on e-campus. The students are free to prepare in advance the rehearsals The corrections are done at together at the black board. 

Supplement

face-to-face

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

The course notes and the exercices book are available at the Presses Universitaires 
A copy of the powerpoint slides are also available.
As supplementary information, the consultation of the following works is recommended: - ETUDE ANALYTIQUE DES REACTIONS CHIMIQUES DANS L'EAU by J.Y. GAL (TEC et DOC-LAVOISIER, Paris 1989) - ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY by D.A.SKOOG, D.M. WEST and F.J HOLLER. 3rd Edition (2015)<br /><br /> The notes are available at the presses universitaires. The notes also include a list of numerical exercises, some solved.  As supplementary information, the consultation of the following work is recommended:
-CHIMIE ANALYTIQUE, Traduction de la 3ème édition américaine ci-dessus par Cl. Buess-Herman, J. Dauchot et T. Doneux (De Boeck - Université, Paris-Bruxelles, 2015)

Theory

The course notes and the exercices book are available at the Presses Universitaires 
A copy of the powerpoint slides are also available.
As supplementary information, the consultation of the following works is recommended: - ETUDE ANALYTIQUE DES REACTIONS CHIMIQUES DANS L'EAU by J.Y. GAL (TEC et DOC-LAVOISIER, Paris 1989) - ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY by D.A.SKOOG, D.M. WEST and F.J HOLLER. 3rd Edition (2015)

Supplement

The notes are available at the presses universitaires. The notes also include a list of numerical exercises, some solved.  As supplementary information, the consultation of the following work is recommended:
-CHIMIE ANALYTIQUE, Traduction de la 3ème édition américaine ci-dessus par Cl. Buess-Herman, J. Dauchot et T. Doneux (De Boeck - Université, Paris-Bruxelles, 2015)

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

9 written testing out of 10 are planned during the TD. The test is  related on the subject developed during the previous course. 30 minutes are foreseen for the test at the beginning of the TD. The 6 highest notes out of the 9 are kept to calculate the mean and might lead to a bonus. A participation rate lower than 6 tests, does not give right to any bonus.
The distribution of the bonus for the exam is the following :
 
Criteria (mean value from 6 best tests)
  Mean < 12/20                Bonus +0
12<=  Mean < 14/20.     Bonus +1
14<=Mean < 16/20        Bonus +2
16<= Mean < 18/20       Bonus +3
18<= Mean < 20/20       Bonus +4
 


Examen en présentiel : L'examen de Chimie Analytique I : Méthodes chimiques d'analyse est un examen à livre fermé qui sera composé de 2 parties: une partie (A) composées de questions courtes, et une partie (B) composés de questions ouvertes de résolution d'exercices. La partie (A) durera 1 heure et comportera entre 15 et 20 questions de types QCM et de lecture de graphiques) balayant les notions théoriques des 4 chapitres du cours. La partie (B) durera 3 heures et comportera 3 questions ouvertes longues de type exercices pouvant porter sur les 4 chapitres du cours. Notez que pour les ingénieurs chimistes, l'une des questions ouvertes portera sur les méthodes de séparation chromatographiques. Lors de l'examen écrit en présentiel (4h), les étudiants seront invités à répondre aux deux parties (A) et (B) sur les questionnaires imprimés sur support papier.
Examen à distance : L'examen de Chimie Analytique I : Méthodes chimiques d'analyse est un examen à livre fermé qui sera composé de 2 parties: une partie (A) composées de questions courtes, et une partie (B) composés de questions ouvertes de résolution d'exercices. La partie (A) durera 1 heure et comportera entre 15 et 20 questions courtes (de types QCM et lecture de graphiques) balayant les notions théoriques des 4 chapitres du cours. Les étudiants auront accès à la partie (A) en ligne sur la plateforme e-campus et répondront directement aux questions posées sur la plateforme. La partie (B) durera 3 heures comportera 3 questions ouvertes longues de type exercices pouvant porter sur les 4 chapitres du cours. Notez que pour les ingénieurs chimistes, l'une des questions ouvertes portera sur les méthodes de séparation chromatographiques. Les étudiants auront accès aux questions de la partie (B) via la plateforme e-campus - Blackboard Collaborate et seront invités à répondre sur papier libre, les réponses seront envoyées par voie électronique selon les modalités qui leur seront communiquées.

Theory

6 written testing are planned during the TD. The test is  related on the subject developed during the previous course. 30 minutes are foreseen for the test at the beginning of the TD. The 4 highest notes out of the 6 are kept to calculate the mean and might lead to a bonus. A participation rate lower than 4 tests, does not give right to any bonus.
The distribution of the bonus for the exam is the following :
 
Criteria (mean value from 4 best tests)
  Mean < 12/20                Bonus +0
12<=  Mean < 14/20.     Bonus +1
14<=Mean < 16/20        Bonus +2
16<= Mean < 18/20       Bonus +3
18<= Mean < 20/20       Bonus +4
 
En présentiel
L'évaluation consiste en un examen écrit de 4h en janvier sur l'ensemble de la matière. L'examen est principalement basé sur la résolution d'exercices et d'applications directes des principes vus au cours.
 
Modalité d'évaluation en distanciel :
L'évaluation consiste en un examen écrit de 4h en janvier sur l'ensemble de la matière. L'examen se constitue de 4 questions ouvertes sur les principaux chapitres du cours (réactions acide-base, réactions de complexation, réactions d'oxydoréduction). L'énoncé de l'examen sera disponible via eCampus pour la durée de l'examen uniquement et les résolutions devront être envoyées par les étudiants via photo/scanner dans un délai prédéfini après la fin de l'examen. Un non-respect de ce délai peut entraîner une annulation de l'examen.
Une surveillance via une plateforme vidéo (Blackboard, lifesize, autre) sera mise en place durant toute la durée de l'examen. Durant cette période, la caméra ainsi que le micro des étudiants devront rester allumés.
 

Practice

9 written testing out of 10 are planned during the TD. The test is  related on the subject developed during the previous course. 30 minutes are foreseen for the test at the beginning of the TD. The 6 highest notes out of the 9 are kept to calculate the mean and might lead to a bonus. A participation rate lower than 6 tests, does not give right to any bonus.
The distribution of the bonus for the exam is the following :
 
Criteria (mean value from 6 best tests)
  Mean < 12/20                Bonus +0
12<=  Mean < 14/20.     Bonus +1
14<=Mean < 16/20        Bonus +2
16<= Mean < 18/20       Bonus +3
18<= Mean < 20/20       Bonus +4
 
The evaluation consists in a 4h written examination in January covering all topics mainly focused on exercises and direct applications of the principle seen during the lectures. 
There is second session (August/September) if the note is strictly lower than 10/20.

Supplement

The exam consists in a written exam in January and September 

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Pr. Gauthier Eppe Institut de Chimie, Bat B6c, Local 1/9A Tel. +32-4-366.3422 e-mail. g.eppe@uliege.be

Assistant C. Malherbe
e-mail: c.malherbe@uliege.be

Theory

Pr. Gauthier Eppe Institut de Chimie, Bat B6c, Local 1/9A Tel. +32-4-366.3422 e-mail. g.eppe@uliege.be

Assistant A. Verdin
e-mail: alexandre.verdin@uliege.be

Practice

Assistant: c.malherbe@uliege.be

Supplement

Pr. Gauthier Eppe Institut de Chimie, Bat B6c, Local 1/9A Tel. +32-4-366.3422 e-mail. g.eppe@uliege.be