Introduction to Chemistry: Sinclair Chemistry Department

To the Student
Vernier LabQuest® Unit
Using the Vernier LabQuest® Unit

LAB 1
Lab Introduction, Safety, and Elementary Procedures
Purposes
Background
Getting Started
Heating Chemicals
Measurements
Safety Orientation
Laboratory Safety Rules
Lab Equipment and Materials
Using a Bunsen Burner
Making a Glass Stirring Rod
Using an Electronic Balance
Measuring Volume Using Glass Containers

LAB 2
Density and Quantitative Analysis
Purposes
Background
Density
Quantitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Density
Calculations

LAB 3
Spectroscopy
Purposes
Background
Overview
Station 1: Flame Tests
Station 2: Electronic Color Emission
Station 3: Color Absorption
Station 4: Color and Wavelength (Spectrophotometer)
% Transmittance Experiment

LAB 4
Physical and Chemical Changes
Purposes
Background
Reading Chemical Labels
Chemical Waste Disposal
Mixing Chemicals
Heating a Test Tube
Smelling Chemicals
Chemical and Physical Changes
Physical Change Examples
Chemical Change Examples
Getting Chemicals
Getting Rid of Chemicals
Hints for a Successful Experiment
Experimental Procedures

LAB 5
Molecular Shapes
Purposes
Background
Organic Chemistry
Structural Formulas and VSEPR Theory
Function Follows Form
Isomers
Structural Isomers
Structural Presentation
Model Set Contents
Simple Molecules
Structural Isomers
Finishing the Lab

LAB 6
Qualitative Analysis
Purposes
Background
Flame Tests for Various Cations
Flame Test for Sodium in Various Solutions
Flame Test for Sodium in Various Solids
Qualitative Test for Chloride Ions
Unknown

LAB 7
Reaction Energy
Purpose
Background
Laboratory Preparation
Combustion
Heat of Solution for Calcium Chloride
Heat of Solution for Ammonium Nitrate
Heat of Reaction for Hydrochloric Acid Sodium Hydroxide
Laboratory Completion
Calculations

LAB 8
Reaction Rates
Purpose
Background
Reaction Rate
Graphing
Initial Preparation
Effect of Concentration Experiment
Preparing the Temperature Experiment
Performing the Concentration Experiment (part 2)
Performing the Temperature Experiment
A Search for Catalysts
Finishing Your Work

LAB 9
Boyle’s and Charles’ Laws
Purposes
Background
Gas Laws
Boyle’s Law
Charles’ Law
Boyle’s Law
Charles’ Law
Calculations

LAB 10
Colligative Properties
Purposes
Background
Colligative Properties
Freezing Point Depression
Boiling Point Elevation
Other Colligative Properties
Laboratory Preparation
Freezing Point Depression
Boiling Point Elevation
Finishing the Lab
Calculations

LAB 11
Acids, Bases, and Buffers
Purposes
Background
Acids and Bases
Indicators
pH
Buffers
Preparation
Indicators
pH of Commercial Products
Testing for Buffering Capability

LAB 12
Titration of Vinegar
Purpose
Background
Acetic Acid and Vinegar
Neutralization of Acetic Acid with Sodium Hydroxide
Titration
Calculations
Using a Buret
Titration Preparation
Performing the Titration
Calculations

LAB 13
Hydrocarbons
Purpose
Background
Geometric Isomers
Stereoisomers
Potassium Permanganate Tests
Combustion Test
Geometric Isomers
Stereoisomers

LAB 14
Reactions of Alcohols and Phenols
Purposes
Background
Preparation
Solubility in Water
The Lucas Test
The Ceric Nitrate Test
The Acidity of Phenols
Oxidation with Chromic Acid