General Chemistry Laboratory Manual
Edition: 3
Copyright: 2015
Pages: 136
Edition: 3
Copyright: 2015
Pages: 136
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This laboratory manual introduces students to essential techniques, methods, and applications of experimental chemistry. Beginning with laboratory safety and foundational procedures, students develop skills in measurement, observation, data analysis, and chemical problem-solving through experiments involving physical properties, mixtures, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, analytical methods, and spectroscopy. Additional investigations explore chromatography, precipitation, acid–base titrations, molecular mass determination, synthesis, and the properties of common chemical substances. The experiments emphasize accurate laboratory practice, quantitative analysis, and the connection between chemical principles and real-world applications.
Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory Safety Agreement
1. Basic Laboratory Techniques
2. Identification of a Substance by Physical Properties
3. Separation of Components of a Mixture
4. Determination of Percent Sugar in Drinks
5. The Empirical Formula of an Oxide
6. Gravimetric Analysis of Hydrated Copper Sulfate
7. Separation of Ions by Chromatography
8. Chromatography of Analgesic drugs
9. Determination of KClO3 in a Mixture
10. Precipitation Reactions
11. Titration of Acids and Bases: Standardization of Sodium Hydroxide and Determination of Percent Acetic Acid in Commercial Vinegar
12. Determination of the Amount of Citric Acid in Various Citrus Fruits
13. Determination of Unknown Sample Concentration Using Spectroscopy
14. Determination of the Molecular Mass of a Gas
15. Preparation and Properties of Soap
16. Synthesis of Aspirin
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Kendra Twomey is a Professor of Chemistry in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division at Massasoit Community College.