CAMPION COLLEGE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

CAPE UNIT 2 CHEMISTRY CALENDER

SEPTEMBER 2008 TO MAY 2009

Instructor: Mrs. Jacquelyn Marshall

E-mail address: jacquelynmarshall@hotmail.com [for CAPE chemistry matters only]
Office: Staff House

Textbook and references:

Required: 1. A recognized A-Level chemistry text

References:
2. Cambridge Advanced Series: Environmental Chemistry
3. Cambridge Advanced Series: Methods of Detection and Analysis
4. CAPE chemistry Syllabus
5. CAPE Chemistry Past Papers – Units one and two [2000 to 2008]
6. Spectroscopy handbook form the University of the West Indies (available
during field trip)
7. Chang, Robert. (2005). Chemistry 8th edition. USA: McGraw Hill.
8. Ramsden, E. N. (2001). Calculations for A-Level chemistry 4th edition.
Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes.
9. Redspot. Chemistry (Topical). Singapore: Redspot Publishing.
[Purchase current edition]

Websites: chemguide.co.uk, asetute.com, chemsoc.org, a-levelchemistry.co.uk,

creativechemistry.org.uk

Laboratory Reports:
• Laboratory reports must be submitted in hard cover lab books

Assessment:
Graded work for reports # of pieces Percentages
for each report
Sept. to Dec. Jan. to April
2008 2009

Practical / Class work 6 35 35

Homework 4 15 15

Test 4 50 50

Exam 1 100 -

Course schedule: Module 1

Date Topic Reading / Research
Sept. 1 to 5 Organic Chemistry – Structure and Formulae Course notes, Worksheets,
• Carbon compounds – chains and rings Texts, References.
• Homologous series
• Empirical and molecular formulae Websites
chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
• Formulae – molecular, structural (condensed &
etc.
displayed)
• Nomenclature
• IUPAC
• Isomerism
• Homologous series
• General formulae
Sept. 8 to Organic Chemistry – Functional Group Analysis, Course notes, Worksheets,
12 Reactions and Mechanisms Texts, References.
• Reactions of alkanes
• Free radical substitution - alkanes Websites
• Reactions of alkenes chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
etc.
• Electrophilic addition – alkenes
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 • Hydrogenation of fats (trans-fats)
Date Topic Reading / Research
Sept. 15 to Organic Chemistry – Functional Group Analysis, Course notes, Worksheets,
19 Reactions and Mechanisms Texts, References.
• Reactions of alcohols
• Reactions of halogenoalkanes Websites
• Nucleophilic substitution - halogenoalkanes chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
etc.
Sept. 22 to Organic Chemistry – Functional Group Analysis, Course notes, Worksheets,
26 Reactions and Mechanisms Texts, References.
• Reactions of carbonyl compounds
• Nucleophilic addition – carbonyl compounds Websites
• Reactions of carboxylic acids chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
etc.
Sept. 29 to Organic Chemistry – Functional Group Analysis, Course notes, Worksheets,
Oct. 3 Reactions and Mechanisms Texts, References.
• Reactions of esters
• Saponification Websites
• Transesterification / biodiesel chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
etc.
• Reactions of primary amines

Oct. 6 to 10 Organic Chemistry – Functional Group Analysis, Course notes, Worksheets,

Reactions and Mechanisms Texts, References.
• Reactions of benzene
• Electrophilic substitution - benzene Websites
chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
Oct. 12 to Organic Chemistry – Functional Group Analysis, Course notes, Worksheets,
24 Reactions and Mechanisms Texts, References.
• Reactions of phenol
• Formation of azo compounds Websites
• Uses of azo compounds chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
etc.
Oct 27 to Organic Chemistry –Acidic and Basic Character of Course notes, Worksheets,
30 Organic Compounds Texts, References.
• Acidity of alcohols, phenols and carboxylic acids
• Basic character of aliphatic amines, amides, and Websites
aromatic amines chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
• Acid-base properties of amino acids etc.
Nov 3 to 7 Organic Chemistry –Macromolecules Course notes, Worksheets,
• Addition polymerisation Texts, References.
• Condensation polymerissation
• Monomers and polymers Websites
chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
• Protein
etc.
• Carbohydrate
• Monomers of carbohydrate

Course schedule: Module 2

Date Topic Reading / Research
Nov. 10 to Uncertainty in Measurements Course notes, Worksheets,
14 • Analysis of scientific data Texts, References.
• Degree of uncertainty in measurement
• Laboratory equipment Websites
chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
• Calibration
etc.
Nov. 17 to Titrimetric (Volumetric) Methods of analysis Course notes, Worksheets,
21 • Principles of titrimetric analysis Texts, References.
• Standard solutions
• Potentiometric titrations Websites
chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
• Conductrimetric titrations
etc.
• Titrations – acid-base, back, redox
Use of titrimetric analysis
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 Date Topic Reading / Research
Nov. 24 to Gravimetric Methods of Analysis Course notes, Worksheets,
28 • Principles of gravimetric analysis Texts, References.
• Equipment for gravimetric analysis
• Gravimetry – volatilization Websites
chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
• Calculations
etc.
• Use of gravimetric analysis in quality control
Jan. 5 to 9 Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis Course notes, Worksheets,
• Electromagnetic radiation Texts, References.
• Wavelength ranges
• Quantized energy levels Websites
Ultra Violet Visible Spectroscopy chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
etc.
• Origin of UV / VIS
• Species that absorb in UV / VIS region
• Analytical techniques
• Beer/Lambert’s Law
• UV/VIS and quantitative analysis
Jan. 12 to Infrared Spectroscopy Course notes, Worksheets,
16 • Origin of IR Texts, References.
• Analytical techniques
• Limitations of IR Websites
chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
• Use of IR to identify functional groups in organic
etc.
compounds
• Use of IR in monitoring air pollutants

Mass Spectroscopy
• Principles of mass spectroscopy
• Mass spectra
• Use of mass spectral data
Jan 19 to Chromatographic Methods of Separation Course notes, Worksheets,
23 • Principles of chromatography Texts, References.
• Retention factor
• Retention time Websites
chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
• Visualizing agent
etc.
• Solvent front
• Steps in chromatography
• Common stationary phase
• Application of chromatography
Jan. 26 to Phase Separations Course notes, Worksheets,
30 • Chemical principles of simple distillation Texts, References.
• Chemical principles of fractional distillation
• Raoult’s Law Websites
chemguide, ausetute, chemsoc,
• Boiling point / composition curve
etc.
• Distillation under reduced pressure
• Chemical principle of steam distillation
• Principles of solvent extraction
• Separation of mixtures
• Application of distillation methods

Course schedule: Module 3

Feb 2 to 6 Outline for - Industry and the Environment Project Course notes, Worksheets,
Due first class after Easter Vacation Texts, References

Locating Industrial Plants; Benefits and Risks Research project

• Factors for location
• Safety requirements Related websites

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 • International standards

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 Date Topic Reading / Research
Feb 9 to 13 Aluminium Course notes, Worksheets,
• Production process Texts, References.
• Uses and physical & chemical properties
• Impact of industry on environment Research project
Crude Oil
Related websites
• Separation of components
• Uses of components
• Impact of industry on environment
Feb. 16 to Ammonia Course notes, Worksheets,
20 • Haber Process Texts, References.
• Uses
• Impact of industry on environment Research project
Ethanol
Related websites
• Manufacture – fermentation and distillation
• Uses
• Social and economic impact
• Impact of industry on environment
Feb 23 to Week of Ash Wednesday
27 Update on - Industry and the Environment Project
Due first class after Easter Vacation
Mar. 2 to 6 Chlorine Course notes, Worksheets,
• Electrolysis of brine using the diaphragm cell Texts, References.
• Economic advantage of diaphragm cell process
• Industrial importance of halogens Research project
• Impact of chlor-alkali industry on environment
Related websites
Sulphuric Acid
• Contact process
• Industrial importance of sulphur
• Impact of industry on environment
Mar. 9 to Water Course notes, Worksheets,
13 • Water cycle Texts, References.
• Methods of water purification
• Dissolved oxygen Research project
• Sources of water pollution
Related websites
• Tests for water pollutants
• Sampling and analysis of water
Mar 16 to The Atmosphere Course notes, Worksheets,
20 • Ozone concentration Texts, References.
• CFCs
• Effect of ozone on human life Research project
Related websites
Mar 23 to The Atmosphere Course notes, Worksheets,
27 • CO2 balance – equilibrium, C cycle Texts, References.
• Green-house effect
• Global warming Research project
• Photochemical smog
Related websites
• Products of combustion
• Primary and secondary pollutants
• NOx – concenteration, N cycle
• Pollution – prevention and control
Mar. 30 to Solid Waste Course notes, Worksheets,
Apr 3 • Reduce, reuse, recycle Texts, References.
• Methods of waste reduction
• Impact on terrestrial environment Research project
Related websites
Apr. 6 - 10 Week of Good Friday
Apr. 13 -17 Week after Good Friday

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Apr. 20 -24 Presentation – Project – Industry and the Environment
Apr. 27 -30 Pre-exam exam

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