Description:

This course aims to impart knowledge on the subject of molecules, moles, Avogadro's number, concentrated solutions; chemical reactions and equilibrium; stoichiometry of reactions and solutions. The subtopics will cover the equations for the calculation of moles; %w/w; %w/v; %v/v; ppm; molarity; normality; molarity, dilution factor, reactants calculation -mmol, equivalence, catalyst mol%; the importance of reaction table; limiting reagent, theoretical yield and %yield calculation and management of records. After successful completion of this course work the candidate will be able to prepare solutions of different concentrations in laboratory work; perform reactants and %yield calculation which can be applied in advanced research work. The course will also nurture independent thinking and help candidates to design new scientific experiments. The candidate will also inculcate the habit of record-keeping and an honest approach toward reporting actual values in research papers. The event will also cover the global launch of React Calc: a web-based calculator built for chemists to perform all the above-mentioned calculations, faster, easily, and accurately.

Content:

Module 1 (45 mins)

Solution Preparation: Getting familiar with the concept and equations of moles; %w/w; %w/v; %v/v; ppm; molarity; normality; molarity and dilution equation.

Learning outcomes: After successful completion of this module candidate will be able to prepare solutions of different concentrations in laboratory work. Using ReactCalc, the efficiency and accuracy in carrying out such tasks will be improved.

Module 2 (45 mins)

Reaction Table: Getting familiar with the concept and equations of reactants calculation -mmol, equivalence, catalyst mol%; the importance of reaction table; and records management.

Learning outcomes: After successful completion of this module candidate will be able to perform reactants calculations which can be applied in advanced research work. The module will also develop independent thinking and help candidate to design new scientific experiments. The candidate will also inculcate the habit of record keeping.

Module 3 (30 mins)

Yield calculation: Getting familiar with the concept and equations of limiting reagent, theoretical yield, and %yield calculation.

Learning outcomes: After successful completion of this module candidate will be able to use equations and ReactCalc to efficiently and accurately calculate %yield. The candidate will also inculcate the habit of reporting actual values in research papers.

Salient features of certificate course:

Theory sessions for a better understanding of all scientific concepts;

Demonstration sessions which will include the entire process of performing the calculations;

Boosted learning: Course duration: Only 2 hours

At the end of the course candidate will be able to use their expertise for their independent research work;

A certificate will be issued to the successful candidates.