TOS FOR ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

1. GENERAL CHEMISTRY

1.1 Units Measurements Scientific Method

1.1.1 Identify correct units of measurements and conversion, SI units

1.1.2 Apply scientific method in work tasks

1.1.3 Work and environmental ethics

1.1.4 Apply method of scientific calculation and scientific notation

1.1.5 Accuracy and precision

1.2 Elements, Periodic Table, Compounds

1.2.1 PT and Periodic properties of the elements

1.2.2 Atomic Structure, Ions and Chemical Bonding

1.2.3 Identify chemical reactions

1.2.4 Basic Stoichiometry

1.2.5 Basic Chemical nomenclature

1.3 Solutions mixtures

1.3.1 Calculate concentrations of solutions (e.g. molarity, %wt/wt, %wt/vol, ppm)

1.3.2 Dilute to required concentration

1.3.3 Know the effect of dissolved substances on properties of solutions

1.4 Acids Bases PH

1.4.1 Differentiate between acids and bases

1.4.2 Identify commonly encountered acids and bases

1.4.3 Know how to prepare acids, bases with different pH

1.5 Gases

1.5.1 Know applications of ideal gas law and non-ideal gas law

1.6 Electrochemistry

1.6.1 Understand redox reactions and how voltaic cells work

2. LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

2.1 Basic laboratory Operations

2.1.1 Know and practice proper laboratory techniques: weighing, reading volumes of liquids,
cleaning glass wares, etc.

2.2 Physiochemical Measurements

2.2.1 Be able to perform and understand the principle of density, pH, viscosity, conductivity, redox
potential, melting point, etc

2.3 Qualify Laboratory equipment apparatus glassware

2.3.1 Determine test method required

2.3.2 Identify what are needed

2.3.3 Ensure proper working condition

2.3.4 Validate and Standardize

2.3.5 Know mathematical computation

2.4 Sampling and Sample Preparation

2.4.1 Know how to get representative sample

2.4.2 Prepare sample according to method of analysis

2.5 Preparation of reagents and chemical analyses

2.5.1 Know the properties and reactions of chemicals to be used

2.5.2 Compute for required amounts

2.5.3 Determine the appropriate methods

2.6 Instrumentation Analyses

2.6.1 Know operating principle, procedure, and application

2.6.1.1 Analytical Spectroscopy (especially UV-visible, colorimetry)

2.6.1.2 Chromatography

2.6.1.3 Electroanalytical methods (e.g. pH meter, conductivity)

2.6.2 Know basic equipment maintenance

2.7 Waste Management

2.7.1 Demonstrate basic familiarity with relevant laws and regulations regarding chemical waste
management

2.7.2 Segregate wastes according to disposal method

2.7.3 Be familiar with labels, hazard symbols and safety data sheets

2.8 Safety in all Parts of the Process

2.8.1 Identify hazards, known risk control procedures

2.8.2 Follow company procedures OHS for accidents fire emergencies

2.8.3 Use required PPEs

2.8.4 Be familiar with labels, hazard symbols and safety data sheets

2.9 Quality Control/Assurance

2.9.1 Understand importance of preparation of standard solutions

2.9.2 Understand importance of measurements and analyses to ensure quality of product

2.9.3 Determine if product is within specifications.