Course
Water Chemistry (MLJ500)
Water chemistry introduces the principles and use of calculations of equilibriums in aquatic systems. The concepts are explained on basis of chemistry, molecular structures and equilibrium reactions.
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Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
MLJ500
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Timeplan
Content
Water chemistry introduces the principles and applications for chemical equilibriums in aquatic systems. The course includes weak and strong single- and multiple acids and bases, and shows pH-concentration diagrammes for these species, where one learns to calculate the pH in such complex systems. Titration curves and buffer properties for such systems will be discussed. The equilibriums between gas and liquid phase for e.g. CO2 will be included. The equilibriums between metals and water and with selected complex formers will be discussed. The ions redox reactions in water will also be included.
Learning outcome
After passing this course the students should be able to:
- understand chemical concepts in water chemistry
- be able to set up redox reaction equations and to calculate electrochemical potentials
- understand acid and base reactions and metal ion reactions
- have knowledge of gas/liquid equlibria and absorption reactions on surfaces
Forkunnskapskrav
HSE-course for master students (TN501)
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Analytical chemistry (BIK300), Analytical Environmental Chemistry (KJE240)
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed | — | 09.11.2016 | 23.11.2016 |
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
Laboratory Reports
The laboratory reports must be approved in order to take the exam.
Compulsory course attendance that must be completed and approved before access to the laboratory: Electronic Course in Health, Safety and Environment.
Fagperson(er)
Course teacher:
Espen EngeCourse coordinator:
Espen EngeCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Liv Margareth AkslandCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Erling Berge MonsenHead of Department:
Päivi Annele Teivainen-LædreMethod of work
4 hours lecturing each week.
Overlapping
| Emne | Reduksjon (SP) |
|---|---|
| Water Chemistry (MET100_1) , Water Chemistry (MLJ500_1) | 10 |
Åpent for
Master in Environmental Technology. Open on demand and by request to lecturer.
Emneevaluering
Form and/or discussion.
Litteratur
Brezonik or Arnold: Water Chemistry.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1