Matter and Minerals - Chemistry Labs
Please download your lab text from the following table and:
- read it carefully at least 3 times before coming to lab
- complete the pre-lab assignment before coming to lab
| Week | Lab/Workshop Writeup | Concepts/Techniques Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | lab writeup | flame tests |
| 9 | No lab | |
| 8 | lab writeup | emission spectrum of atomic hydrogen and emission spectra of various gases |
| 7 | workshop writeup | properties of light and the relationships between them |
| 6 | acid-base lab writeup | acid-base titrations, precipitation reactions |
| 5 | workshop writeup | preparing stock solutions of desired concentration starting from a solid, quantitative dilution of stock solution to prepare solutions of desired concentrations, learning to use a pH meter and associated software |
| 4 | lab writeup | chemical reactions, balancing chemical equations, stoichiometric calculations, verification of products using physical properties |
| 3 | workshop writeup | proper use of volumetric glass ware |
| 2 | lab writeup unknown choices |
density of liquids and solids, percentage error |
| 1 | Workshop writeup | identification of lab equipment, units, uncertainty in measurements, precision, accuracy, error |
Lab attire: Students must wear
- lab aprons (or coats) and goggles
- long pants or long skirt
- covered shoes
- long hair must be tied
Please note:
Food and drinks (including chewing gum) are not allowed in lab. Conversations must be limited to lab work.
Any student who is in violation of proper lab attire and/or good lab behavior (as determined by instructor and lab staff) will be asked to leave the lab immediately.
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