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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture : Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture

791-113 Chemistry II

Credit Points:

7.5

Coordinator:

Mr J Gill

Prerequisite/s:

Chemistry I.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

4 hours per week

Objectives:

The objective of this subject is to develop the students' ability to use chemical concepts to describe, analyse and predict the characteristics of agricultural systems.

Content:

Characteristics and significance of chemical equilibrium. The nature of complex ions and their application in agriculture. Strength of acids and bases, relationship and interpretation of pH, pKa values, hydrolysis and buffer systems. Redox systems and their importance in biological and soil/plant systems. Solubility and solubility product with respect to soil nutrient availability. Chemistry of carbon compounds and biological molecules.

Assessment:

Practical work - 5 x three practical sessions/assignments (20%); 2 x two hour examinations (30% and 50%).
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