Here you will find information relevant to CH-114, the Principles of Chemistry Laboratory course. We are still trying to figure out a decent format for the page and how to organize its contents. For now we will keep it simple, and every experiment in the syllabus will have a collection of links to laboratory handouts, problem sets and projects, and external links with useful data. If you think that additional information should be posted here, or find other links that may be useful, please let Dr. Moyna (Bill...) know by e-mail. The Management.
Experiment list
Laboratory Check-In, contract, and other stuff. Computer Project I (assigned handout - Acid/Base Chemistry).
Week 2
Determination of an Equilibrium Constant by Spectrophotometry. The Iron(III)-Thiocyanate Complex Ion (Exp. 24). Computer Project I Due.
Week 3
The pH Scale and Acid-Base Titrations. Standarization of NaOH Solutions. The Titration of Vinegar and Stomach Antacids. (Exp. 27 - CBL).Computer Project I Due.
Week 4
Determination of the Molar Mass and Ionization Constant of a Week Acid (Exp. 28 - CBL).
Week 5
Equilibria of Coordination Compounds (Exp. 42).
Week 6
Electrochemical Cells (Exp. 39 - CBL).
Week 7
Paper Chromatography in the Separation of Iron(III), Cobalt(II), Nickel(II), and Copper(II) Ions (Exp. 36).
Week 8
The Rate of a Chemical Reaction. Chemical Kinetics (Exp. 26).
Week 9
The Chemistry of Vitamin C (Exp. 43).
The Synthesis of a Common Analgesic (Handout).
Week 11
Colligative Properties. The Molar Mass of a Soluble Substance by Freezing Point Depression (Exp. 22 - CBL). Computer Project II (assigned handout - NMR data analysis - Requires the data in file compII.txt).
Introduction to NMR Spectroscopy. Measurement of the Isotopic Ratio of 10B/11B of NaBH4.
Week 13
Laboratory Check-Out. .