This General Chemistry Laboratory manual consists of experiments designed to introduce to a student new to chemistry basic chemical concepts and techniques. Each lab consists of an introduction, where the major concepts of the experiments are explained, safety instruction, and a step-by-step procedure.
The major learning outcomes emphasized in this lab manual are as followed:
Develop problem solving skills
Perform accurate and precise quantitative measurements
Interpret experimental results and draw reasonable conclusions
Analyze data statistically and access reliability of results
Anticipate, recognize and respond properly to hazards of chemical manipulation
Work effectively in small groups and teams
Training in ethical behavior
Develop laboratory skills in chemical and instrumental method of analysis
Learn about the impact of chemistry on society.
Note to the Student
Laboratory 1a
For Your Safety
Laboratory 1b
Cross-Linking Polyvinyl Alcohol with Sodium Borate
Laboratory 2
Chemical Formulas and Reactions
Laboratory 3
Preparation and Viscosity of Biodiesel from Vegetable Oil
Laboratory 4
The Acetic Acid Content of Vinegar
Laboratory 5a
Chemistry of Recycling Aluminum (Part I)
Laboratory 5b
Synthesis of Alum from Clay (Part II)
Laboratory 6
Enthalpy of Neutralization
Laboratory 7
Issues in Water Quality
Laboratory 8
Separation and Qualitative Analysis of Cations [Handout]
Laboratory 9
Atomic and Molecular Structure
Laboratory 10
Determination of the Concentration of a Protein [Handout]
