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Presentation
Presentation
The purpose of this CU is twofold: (1) brings into focus those aspects of chemistry that are particularly valuable for solving environmental problems, and (2) it lays a groundwork of understanding in the area of specialized quantitative analysis commonly referred to as water and wastewater analysis, that will serve the student as basis in all the common phases o environmental engineering practice and research.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT39-32
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1. Introduction. SI units. Significant digits. Conversion between units. Preparation of solutions. Chemical equilibria.
2- Acids and bases solutions. Acid-base systems. Autoionization of water. Strong acids and bases. Weak acids and bases, qualitative and quantitative aspects. Weak bases and salts solutions. Mixtures of strong and weak acids.3- Precipitation titrimetry. Solubility product. The common ion effect. Separation by precipitation.
3- Acids-bases reactions. Titrations. Buffers. Indicators. Polyprotic acids. Amphoteric species. Factors that influence solubility.
4- Electrochemistry. Fundamentals. Oxidation states. Voltaic cells. Electrolysis. Corrosion
5- Molecular absorption spectrophotometry. Absorption spectra. Calibration curve.
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Objectives
Objectives
The main objective of the UC is to promote understanding of the principles of analytical chemistry and its application at Environmental Engineering.
Emphasizes, through the execution of selected practical work and the resolution of specific problems, how such principles are applied in the area of the environment.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Active teaching methodology places the student at the centre of the learning process. Students are encouraged to solve exercises autonomously having the opportunity to discuss with their peers the methodology to solve the problems during the class. This approach will allow students to develop critical thinking, increasing their problem-solving capacity.
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References
References
- Sawyer C. N., McCarty P. L., Parkin G. F. (2003) - Chemistry for Environmental Engineering and Science, McGraw Hill, 752 p
- Pradyot, P. (2010) - Handbook of Environmental Analysis: Chemical Pollutants in Air, Water, Soil, and Solid Wastes, 2nd Ed. CRC Press, 824 p.
- Harris, D. C. (2010)- Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 8th ed., W.H. Freeman & Co., 892 p.
- Harris, D. C. (2012) - Exploring Chemical Analysis, 5th Ed., W.H. Freeman & Co., 640 p.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No