A course of three lectures per week, with laboratory work, throughout the year.
Students will be assumed to have attained Matriculation standard in Chemistry.
The syllabus covers the fundamental principles of chemistry, and their application to the systematic chemistry of the elements. The topics discussed are broadly as follows :
SYLLAnus. (i) Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. Atomic and Molecular Theory. Equivalent weights and atomic weights.
The properties of gases. Equation of state for ideal gases. Deviation from ideal behaviour. Abnormal molecular weights and correction of molecular weights.
Van der Waals' equation. Elements of kinetic theory of matter.
The properties of liquids. Vapour pressure. Critical phenomena.
The solid state. Phase relations in one-component systems. The phase rule.
Crystal systems. Structure of crystals. Isomorphism.
Classification of the elements. Thе Periodic System; periodicity of chemical and physical properties, especially as exemplified by the more common elements.
The Periodic System and atomic structure ; nuclear atom model. Introductory treatment of valency.
Thermochemistry. Heats of reaction and their determination. Hess's law. Kir- chhof 's law. TIse first law of thermodynamics.
Chemical equilibrium and chemical kinetics. Law of mass action. Le Chatelier's principle. Application to gas reactions.
Solutions. Phase relations in two-component systems. Colligative properties of dilute solutions. Molecular weights of dissolved substances. Abnormal molecular weights.
Electrochemistry. Electrolysis and the ionic theory. Ionic equilibria. Weak electrolytes. Lowry-Brönsted treatment of acid-base equilibria. Hydrogen ion concentration. Electromotive force. Complex ion formation. Precipitation.
Theoretical basis of analytical reactions.
(ii) Organic Chemistry. The scope of organic chemistry ; principles of puri- fication, qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic compounds. Functional, structural, optical and geometric isommerism. Structure of benzene.
The preparation and reactions of the following classes of compounds:
paraffins, olefines, acetylenes, benzene, alcohols, phenols, halides, ethers, sulphides, mercaptans, aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids.
LABORATORY Wоaк. Three and a half hours per week, throughout the year, cover- ing work on gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis and an introductory course in qualitative analysis by semi-micro methods.
The apparatus used in the course is supplied by the Chemistry Department;
a deposit must be paid and evidence of payment must be produced to the depart- ment before practical classes begin (see pages 16 and 17).
Booкs. (a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
Findlay, A.—The Spirit of Chemistry. (Longmans.) (b) Prescribed text-books:
*Garside, J. E., and Phillips, R. F.—Text-book of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
(Pitman.)
or *Moeller, T.—Inorganic Chemistry. (Wiley.)
or *Philbrick, F. A. and Holmyard, E. J.—Textbook of Theoretical and Inorganic Chemistry. (Dent.)
*Brown, R. D., and O'Donnell, T. A.—Manual of Elementary Practical Chem- istry. (Melbourne University Press.)
(c) Recommended for reference:
Pauling, L.—General Chemistry. (Freeman.)
Glasstone, S.—Elements of Physical Chemistry. (Van Nostrand.) 63
Findlay, A. Introduction to Physical Chemistry (selected portions). (Long•
mans.)
Brown, G. I.—Siяпple Guide to Modern Valency Theory. (Longmans.) Finar, I. L.—Organic Chemistry. (Longmans.)
EXAMINATION. One 3-hour written paper, for Pass or for Honours; one 3-hour practical test. Candidates for Honours do not take the examinations for Pass. One 1-hour paper (in Organic Chemistry), Pass and Honours.
C Н E м IS Т R У PART I (ENGINEERING COURSE)
(Dr. Mulcahy)
A course of two lectures per week, with laboratory work, throughout the year.
SYLLABUS. (
i
) Physical Chemistry. Atomic and Molecular Theory. The atom and the molecule; atomic and molecular weights.The properties of gases, liquids and solids. The ideal gas laws. Gaseous diffusion, Avogadro's principle and molecular weights of gases. Elements of the kinetic theory. Properties of real gases. Vapour pressure, the critical temperature and phase relations in one-component systems. The solid state.
Solutions. The properties of gas-liquid, liquid-liquid and solid-liquid systems.
Phase relations in ttvo-component systems. Alloys. Colligative properties of dilute solutions.
Electrochemistry. Electrolysis and the ionic theory ; electrodeposition of metals ; electromotive force; hydrogen-ion concentration. Corrosion. Primary and secondary cells.
Chemical kinetics and equilibrium. The law of mass action; le Chatelier's principle. Ionic equilibria ; strong and weak electrolytes; buffer solutions; pH.
and elementary theory of indicators. Hydrolysis and equilibria in analytical reactions. Catalysis.
Thertnochemistrv. Heat of reaction and its determination. Hess's Law.
Internal energy and heat content. Heats of formation. Combustion of fuels.
Flames and flame propagation.
(ii) Descriptive Chemistry. The periodic classification of the elements and its significance. The chemistry of the commoner elements—chlorine; fluorine ; bro- mine ; iodine ; oxygen ; sulphur ; nitrogen ; phosphorus ; carbon ; silicon ; the principal metallic elements. Chemistry of cement, water purification.
(iii) Organic Chemistry. The properties of homologous series. Aliphatic hydrocarbons and their simpler derivatives. Aromatic hydrocarbons. Lubricants.
Fuels. Plastics.
LABORATORY \',roux. Three and a half hours per week, covering work on gravimetric and volumetric analysis, and an introductory course in qualitative analysis by semi-micro methods.
The apparatus used in the course is supplied by the Chemistry department. A notice available in the department provides details of the procedure to be followed to obtain apparatus. A deposit must be paid and evidence of payment must
he
produced to the department before practical classes begin. For details of the fees see page 16.
Booкs. (a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
Durrant, P. J.—General and Inorganic Chemistry. (Longmans.) (b) Prescribed text-books:
*Parkes. G. D. and Mellor, J. 'V.-11ellor's Modern Inorganic Chemistry.
(Longmans.)
or *Lowry, T. М. and Cavell. A. C.—Intermediate Chemistry. (Macmillan.) or *Garside, J. E. and Phillips, R. F.—Textbook of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
(Pitman.)
*Brown, R. D., and O'Donnell, T. A.—Manual of Elementary Practical Chent- istry. (Melbourne University Press.)
(c) Recommended for reference:
Glasstone, S. Elements of Physical Chemistry. (Van Nostrand.) Findlay, A. Introduction to Physical Chemistry. (Longmans.)
Carman, P. C.
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Chemical Constitution and Properties of Engineering Materials.(Arnold.)
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EXAITNATION. One 3-hour written paper, for Pass or for Ilonours, respec- tively. Candidates for Honours do not take the paper for Pass. One 3-hour practical test.
CНЕМISТRY PART JIC
A course of approxinnately 40 lectures in physical chemistry, 25 lectures in inorganic chemistry and 20 'lectures in organic chemistry, with demonstrations and practical work throughout the year. The course provides a survey of the subject for those not intending to become professional chemists, but proceeding to a degree with a physical science as major subject.
SYLL/u s. Physical chemistry and inorganic chhenmisłry. The scope of the course is substantially as for Chemistry Part IIA. (See Science Handbook.)
Organic chemistry. A study of mono-functional and poly-functiona1 aliphatic and aromatic compounds, providing a short survey of the subject.
Lлноилтокr Woкк. Six hours per week, dealing with semi-micro qualitative and quantitative (both volumetric and gravimetric) analysis, involving examination of minerals and of mixtures containing compounds of the more common cations and anions, and including experiments in elementary Organic and Physical Chemistry.
The apparatus used in the course is supplied by the Chemistry Department;
a deposit must be paid and evidence of payment must be produced to the depart- ment before practical classes begin (see pages 16 and 17).
Students of Chemistry Part IIC are required to provide themselves with an approved box of analytical weights. A limited number of approved sets of weights is available at the Chemistry School. Before purchase of any box of weights, students should submit them to the staff of the Schoоl for approval.
Booкs. (a) Rесоmmепded for preliminary vacation reading:
Findlay, A. Introduction to Physical Chemistry. (Longmans.) Tilden, W. A.—Fаmoиs Chemists. (Routledge.)
(b) Prescribed text-books:
(i) For those not proceeding to Chemistry Part III:
*Glasstone, S.—Elements of Physical Chemistry. (Van Nostrand.) or *Daniels, F.—Outlines of Physical Chemistry. (Wiley.)
or *Eastman, E. D., and Rollefson, G. K.—Physical Chemistry. (McGraw-Hill.)
*English, J., and Cassidy, H. G. Principles of Organic Chemistry. (McGraw- Hill.)
or *Pinar, I. L.—Organic Chemistry. (Longmans.) (ii) For those proceeding to Chemistry Part III:
*Glasstone, S.—Тсхtbook of Physical Chemistry. (Van Nostrand.) Finar, I. L.—Organic Chemistry. (Longmans.)
(iii) For all students:
*Vogel, A. I.—Tevtbооk of Qualitative Chemical Analysis. (3rd ed., Longmans.) Kolthoff, I. M., and Sandell, E. В.—Teztboоk of Quantitative Inorganic
Analysis.
(c) Recommended for general reading and reference:
Emеléus, H. J., and Anderson, J. S.—Мl dern. Aspects of Inorganic Chemistry.
(2nd ed., Routledge.)
Macdougall, F. 1.—Physical Chemistry. (3rd cd., Macmillan.)
Steiner, L. E.—Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics. (McGraw-Hill.) Glasstone, S.—Introduction to Electrochemistry. (Van Nostrand.)
Dole, M.—Electrochemistry. (McGraw-Hill.)
Rivett, A. C. D.-77te Phase Rule and the Study of Heterogeneous Equilibria.
(O.U.P.)
Findlay, A., Campbell, A. N., and Smith, N. 0. Phase Rule and its Applica- (ions. (9th cd., Dover.)
Coulson, C. A.—Valency. (O.U.P.)
Remick, A. E.—Еlectronic Interpretations of Organic Chemistry. (Wiley.) Alexander, E. R. Ionic Organic Reactions. (Wiley.)
ExА icNАТiox. Two 3-hour papers for pass and honours combined; two-day practical test for pass and honours combined.
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CHEMISTRY PART II (METALLURGY COURSE) The course prescribed for Chemistry Part IIC, but with the omission of the laboratory work and Organic Chemistry.
EXAMINATION. One 3-hour paper (pass standard only).
CHEMISTRY PART
III
A course of three lectures per week, with demonstration and laboratory work, throughout the year.
SYLLAВus. Advanced Inorganic, Physical and Organic Chemistry.
LABORATORY WORK. A minimum of twelve hours per week, on experiments dealing with qualitative and quantitative analysis, inorganic and organic; prepara- tions of pure substances ; physico-chemical measurements.
The apparatus used in the course is supplied by the Chemistry Department;
a deposit must be paid and evidence of payment must be produced to the depart- ment before practical classes begin (see pages 16 and 17).
Students of Chemistry Part III are required to provide themselves with an approved box of analytical weights.
Students are required to attend a practical talk at 2 p.m. on the first Tuesday of First Term.
Воокs. (a) Recommended for preliminary vacation reading:
Chemical Society—Memorial Lectures. (3 vols., Gurney & Jackson.) (b) Prescribed text-books:
The text-books prescribed for Chemistry Part II, together with:
Wild, F.—Сhaтacterisation of Organic Compounds. (C.U.P.)
*Mann, F. G., and Saunders, B. C.—Practical Organic Chemistry. (Longmans.) Turner, E. E. and Harris, I. M.—Organic Chemistry. (Longmans.) Hickinbottom, W. J.—Reactions of Organic Compounds. (Longmans.) Emeléus, H. J.. and Anderson, J. S.—Modern Aspects of Inorganic Chemistry.
(2nd ed., Routledge.)
(c) Recommended for general reading and reference:
Sidgwick, N. V.—The Chemical Elements and Their Compounds, 2 vols.
(O.U.P.)
Ephraim, F. Inorganic Chemistry. (Gurney & Jackson.) Wells, A. F.—Structural Inorganic Chemistry. (2nd ed., O.U.P.)
Mellor, J. W.—Treatise on Quantitative Inorganic Analysis. (2nd ed., Griffin.) Syrkin, Y. К., and Dyatkina, M. E.—The Structure of Molecules. (Butter-
worth. )
Coulson, C. A.—Fa/eney. (O.U.P.)
Pauling, L.—The Nature of the Chemical Bond. (Cornell Univ. Press.) Hughes, E. A., IIoelwyn—Physical Chemistry. (C.U.P.)
Daniels, F., Matthews, J. H., and Williams, J. W. Experimental Physical Chemistry. (McGraw-Hill.)
Hinshelwood, C. N.—Kinetics of Chemical Change. (O.U.P.) Frost, A. T., and Pearson, R. G. Kinetics and Mechanism. (Wiley.) Cook, G. B. and Duncan, J. E.—Modern Radiochemical Practice. (O.U.P.) Waters, W. A.—Chemistry of Free Radicles. (O.U.P.)
Hammett, L. P—Physical Organic Chemistry. (McGraw-Hill.) Gilman, H.—Organic Chemistry, 4 vols. (Wiley.)
von Richter, V.—Chemistry of Carbon Compounds. (3 vols., Kegan Paul.) Meyer, V., and Jacobsen, P.—Organische Chemie. (de Gruyter.)
Branch, G. E. K., and Calvin, M.—The Theory of Organic Chemistry. (Pren- tice Hall.)
Sidgwick, N. V.—Organic Chemistry of Nitrogen. (O.U.P.)
Morton, A. A.—Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds. (McGraw-Hill.) Fieser, L. F., and Fieser, M. Natural Products related to Phenanthrene.
(3rd ed., Reinhold.)
Venkataranian, K.—The Chemistry of Synthetic Dyes, Vols. I & II. (Academic Press, 1952.)
Fieser, L. F. and Fieser, M.—Organic Chemistry. (Reinhold.) Karrer, P.—Organic Chemistry. (Elsevier.)
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Schmidt, J.—Textbook of Organic Chemistry. (Gurney and Jackson.) Adams, R.—Organic Reactions. (Wiley.)
Weygand, C.—Organic Preparations. (Interscience.)
Foerst, W.—Newer Жethods of Preparative Organic Chemistry. (Interscience.) Gattermann, L.—Laboratory Methods of Organic Chemistry. (Macmillan.) Elderfield, R. (ed.)—Heterocyclic Compounds, Vols. 1 and 2. (Wiley.) Simonsen, J. L.—The Terperes, Vols. 1, 2 and 3. (2nd ed., C.U.P.) Saunders, H. K—Time Aromatic Dia.so Compounds and their Technical Appli-
cations. (2nd ed., Arnold.) Chemical Society—Annual Reports.
Students will be expected to read certain original papers, a list of which will be posted in the Department of Chemistry.
ExnMINATrox. Two 3-hour written papers (one in General Chemistry, one in Organic Chemistry) for Pass and Honours; 2-day practical test in Inorganic Chemistry; 1-day practical test for Pass and 11-day practical test for Honours in Organic Chemistry.