Labs/ Experiments
The chemistry laboratory is a place to explore and experiment. The goal is not to know that a scientific theory exists or a mathematical theorem provides an answer, but why and how. It is one of many stages that offer a collaborative, team-based setting in producing knowledge and connecting atomic interactions to the natural phenomena that we experience and see on a daily basis. The laboratory is beyond simply learning content, but the environment where students engage in learning from mistakes and problem solving.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Unit 1: Atomic Structure and Properties Go to unit page
Lab #1.1 - Determine the Formula of a Hydrate MAJOR AP® LAB
Lab #1.2 - Empirical Formula of MgxOy
Lab #1.3 - Iron (II) or (III) Determination
Unit 2: Molecular and Ionic Compound Structure and Properties Go to unit page
No labs currently. See unit page for activities and demonstrations.
Unit 3: Intermolecular Forces and Properties Go to unit page
Lab #5.1 - Chromatography - Drug Test MAJOR AP® LAB
Lab #3.1 - Gas Law Relationships
Lab #3.2 - Molar Volume of Hydrogen MAJOR AP® LAB
Lab #3.3 - Molar Mass Determination of Unknown Gas MAJOR AP® LAB
Lab #4.1 - Percent Copper in Brass MAJOR AP® LAB
Unit 4: Chemical Reactions Go to unit page
Lab #2.1 - Gravimetric Analysis of Calcium Carbonate in an Antacid Tablet 🗒️ MAJOR AP® LAB
Lab #2.2 - % Fe Content in Iron Supplement w/ FAS Standardization 🗒️ MAJOR AP® LAB
Lab #2.3 - Determination Vitamin C content in Commercial Product MAJOR AP® LAB
Unit 5: Kinetics Go to unit page
Lab #7.1 - Kinetics of Crystal Violet Lab MAJOR AP® LAB
Lab #7.2 - Iodine Clock Reaction
Unit 6: Thermodynamics Go to unit page
Lab #6.1 - Specific Heat of Unknown Metals
Lab #6.2 - Hess's Law/ Determining Enthalpy of Formation for MgO MAJOR AP® LAB
Lab #6.3 - Designing a Hand Warmer MAJOR AP® LAB
Unit 7: Equilibrium Go to unit page
No labs currently. See unit page for activities and demonstrations.
Unit 8: Acids & Bases Go to unit page
Lab #10.1 - Acid Determination in Cola
Lab #10.2 - Investigation of Carbon Cycle
10.2.a - Standardization of Sodium Hydroxide
20c - Selective Precipitation & Leaf Jar Analysis
Lab #10.3 - Properties of a Buffer MAJOR AP® LAB
Unit 9: Applications of Thermodynamics Go to unit page
Cumulative Review
Purpose of lab work:
In order to get the most out of lab work, it is important to keep in mind the main purposes of lab work is:
1. Develop an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work;
2. Gain skills to calibrate and troubleshoot equipment and instruments used;
3. Learn to work with others (i.e., carry out complex tasks, share the work of the task, assume different roles, and contribute and respond to ideas);
4. Develop safe and conscientious lab habits, techniques and procedures.