Fundamentals of Chemistry in the Laboratory
4th Edition
Published on 8. August 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-13-033726-9 (ISBN)
Description
Designed to help readers overcome their fears and appreciate the exciting real-world connections and applications of chemistry, this hands-on workbook emphasizes the process of science while helping students visualize chemistry. The experiments develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills and enable readers to apply principles learned when solving problems. KEY TOPICS: The volume examines the fundamentals of chemistry, measurements, and characteristic properties, atoms and molecules, chemical reactions and quantitative chemistry, gases, energy changes, acid and bases and organic chemistry. MARKET: For individuals interested in an introductory chemistry lab workbook.
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Content
1. Introduction.
Laboratory Safety. Laboratory Equipment. Folding Filter Paper, Use of Funnel and Wash Bottle. Handling Reagents; Pouring Liquids. Format for Written Laboratory Reports.
2. Chemistry, Measurements, and Characteristic Properties.
Experiment 1: Physical and Chemical Changes. Experiment 2: Measurements. Experiment 3: Density. Experiment 4: Quantitative Separation of a Mixture. Experiment 5: Melting Point, a Characteristic Property. Experiment 6: Paper Chromatography.
3. Atoms and Molecules.
Experiment 7: Molar Masses of Some Gases. Experiment 8: Atoms and Spectra. Experiment 9: Conductivity and Solubility Properties. Experiment 10: Molecular Models and Shapes of Molecules.
4. Chemical Reactions and Quantitative Chemistry.
Experiment 11: The Formula of a Hydrate. Experiment 12: Ionic Reactions. Experiment 13: Types of Chemical Reactions. Experiment 14: The Preparation of Alum from Scrap Aluminum. Experiment 15: Gravimetric Analysis of a Soluble Sulfate.
5. Gases.
Experiment 16: The Pressure-Volume Relationship for Gases. Experiment 17: Determination of the Molar Volume of a Gas. Experiment 18: Diffusion, the Race between Gases.
6. Energy Changes.
Experiment 19: Heat of Neutralization. Experiment 20: Heat of Solution.
7. Acid and Bases.
Experiment 21: Percentage of Acetic Acid in Vinegar. Experiment 22: Acids, Bases, and pH.
8. Organic Chemistry.
Experiment 23: Molecular Models: Getting the Angle on Carbon. Experiment 24: Aspirin and Oil of Wintergreen.
Laboratory Safety. Laboratory Equipment. Folding Filter Paper, Use of Funnel and Wash Bottle. Handling Reagents; Pouring Liquids. Format for Written Laboratory Reports.
2. Chemistry, Measurements, and Characteristic Properties.
Experiment 1: Physical and Chemical Changes. Experiment 2: Measurements. Experiment 3: Density. Experiment 4: Quantitative Separation of a Mixture. Experiment 5: Melting Point, a Characteristic Property. Experiment 6: Paper Chromatography.
3. Atoms and Molecules.
Experiment 7: Molar Masses of Some Gases. Experiment 8: Atoms and Spectra. Experiment 9: Conductivity and Solubility Properties. Experiment 10: Molecular Models and Shapes of Molecules.
4. Chemical Reactions and Quantitative Chemistry.
Experiment 11: The Formula of a Hydrate. Experiment 12: Ionic Reactions. Experiment 13: Types of Chemical Reactions. Experiment 14: The Preparation of Alum from Scrap Aluminum. Experiment 15: Gravimetric Analysis of a Soluble Sulfate.
5. Gases.
Experiment 16: The Pressure-Volume Relationship for Gases. Experiment 17: Determination of the Molar Volume of a Gas. Experiment 18: Diffusion, the Race between Gases.
6. Energy Changes.
Experiment 19: Heat of Neutralization. Experiment 20: Heat of Solution.
7. Acid and Bases.
Experiment 21: Percentage of Acetic Acid in Vinegar. Experiment 22: Acids, Bases, and pH.
8. Organic Chemistry.
Experiment 23: Molecular Models: Getting the Angle on Carbon. Experiment 24: Aspirin and Oil of Wintergreen.