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Analytical Chemistry Exam Guide

This document contains questions regarding electromagnetic radiation, UV/VIS spectroscopy, and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. It asks the student to: [1] 1) Calculate missing frequencies and wavelengths in a table and identify the corresponding type of electromagnetic radiation. [2] 2) State steps to prepare a sample for UV/VIS analysis and properties of complexing reagents used. 3) Identify characteristics that make a molecule suitable for IR analysis, give examples of its use, and describe steps to prepare a solid sample for IR analysis using NaCl plates.

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Analytical Chemistry Exam Guide

This document contains questions regarding electromagnetic radiation, UV/VIS spectroscopy, and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. It asks the student to: [1] 1) Calculate missing frequencies and wavelengths in a table and identify the corresponding type of electromagnetic radiation. [2] 2) State steps to prepare a sample for UV/VIS analysis and properties of complexing reagents used. 3) Identify characteristics that make a molecule suitable for IR analysis, give examples of its use, and describe steps to prepare a solid sample for IR analysis using NaCl plates.

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SIR ARTHUR LEWIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DIVISION OF ARTS, SCIENCE & GENERAL STUDIES

CHM 213- ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Answer All Question

1.
a. State the meaning of EACH of the following terms:
i. Electromagnetic radiation
ii. Wavelength
iii. Frequency
[3]
b. Using the formula = c / , calculate the missing frequencies and wavelengths in Table 1
and identify the corresponding type of electromagnetic radiation. ( c = 3.0 x 108 ms-1)

TABLE 1: PROPERTIES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

Wavelength (m) Frequency (Hz) Type of Electromagnetic


Radiation
(i) _______ 3 x 1013 (iii) _____________

3.16 (ii) ________ (iv) _____________

[4]
c. In the UV/VIS spectroscopic analysis of an organic compound X, a beam of light of
wavelength 200 nm is passed through the compound.
i. State THREE steps that must be followed in preparing the sample of Compound
X for UV/VIS spectroscopic analysis [3]
ii. Complexing reagents are sometimes used in the UV/VIS spectral analysis of
compounds. State TWO properties of complexing reagents which make them
suitable for the use in UV/VIS analysis. [2]
2.
a. State TWO characteristics of a molecule which make it suitable for analysis by infrared
spectroscopy (IR). [2]
b. Give TWO examples of the use of IR spectroscopy. [2]
c. A student is asked to prepare a solid sample for analysis using IR spectroscopy.
i. Describe FOUR steps to be taken by student in preparing the sample and
analyzing it. [4]
ii. Why are the plates used for IR spectroscopy made from NaCl. [1]

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