Laboratory Manual to Accompany Chemistry in Context : Applying Chemistry to Society

by American Chemical Society; Smith, Robert T.

• ISBN13: 9780072828368
• ISBN10: 0072828366
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-10
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Summary

The 5th edition Laboratory Manual that accompanies Chemistry in Context is compiled and edited by Gail Steehler (Roanoke College). The experiments use microscale equipment (wellplates and Beral-type pipets) as well as common materials. Project-type and cooperative/collaborative laboratory experiments are included. Additional experiments are available on the Online Learning Center, as is the instructor's guide.

Table of Contents

Preface to Instructions

To the Student

Essay: The Wonder of Chemistry Experiments

Some Notes About Laboratory Safety

1 Preparation and Properties of Gases in a Breath

2 Chromatographic Study of Felt-Tip Pen Inks

3 Weighing Air and Cooling Water: A Graphic Experience

4 Solids in Cigarette Smoke

5 What Protects Use from Ultraviolet Light?

6 Visibly Delighted: A Spectrophotometric Study of Colored Solutions

7 Chemical Bonds, Molecular Models, and Molecular Shapes

8 Weighing Gases To Find Molar Masses

9 Chemical Moles: Converting Baking Soda to Table Salt

10 Hot Stuff: An Energy Conservation Problem

11 Comparison of the Energy Content of Fuels

12 Building a Conductivity Detector and Testing for Ions

13 Analysis of Vinegar

14 Measurement of Water Hardness

15 Measurement of Chloride in River Water

16 Analysis of Bottled Water

17 Reactions of Acids with Common Substances

18 pH Measurements of Common Substances

19 What Is the pH of Rain?

20 Solubilities: An Investigation

21 Measurement of Radon in Air

22 Chemical Reactions and Electricity

23 Polymer Synthesis and Properties

24 Classification and Identification of Common Plastics

25 Identification of Analgesic Drugs by Thin-Layer Chromatography

26 Synthesis of Aspirin

27 How Much Fat Is in Potato Chips and Hot Dogs?

28 How Much Sugar Is in Soft Drinks and Fruit Juices?

29 Vitamin C in Fruit Juice and in a Vitamin Tablet

30 Isolation of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

Performance-Based Assessment Activities