Lab Manuals
Below are the lab experiments for some of the chemistry courses offered. The experiments listed are in no particular order. Your professor may give you lab hand outs that are not included. Always refer to your course syllabus for experiment names and order.
Chemistry of Our Environment
This course is an introductory, entry-level course in chemistry for non-science majors, with emphasis on every day, practical applications. The course covers basic chemistry principles, which are then applied to contemporary issues. Use of mathematics is minimized as much as possible. The laboratory assignments demonstrate topics discussed in class. Note: this course is a prerequisite for CHEM-1060 and is recommended as a Science elective in the Liberal Arts or General Studies program. (Prerequisite: MATH 0600 or higher with a grade of "C" or better or ACCUPLACER testing out of MATH 0600 Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 3 hours
Course Completes the Following Requirement(s): LABS: Meets Lab Science Requirement and MSCI: Mathematics and Science
- Mass of Pennies
- Density
- Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
- Paper Chromatography
- Gas Laws
- Stoichiometry
- Freezing Point Measurements
- Household Acids
- Effect of Temperature on Solubility
- Properties of Solutions – Electrolytes and Non-electrolytes
- Preparation of Nylon and Slime
- Voltaic Cells
- Evaporation and Intermolecular Attractions
- Preparation of Soap
General Chemistry 1030
Principles of chemistry dealing with the structure of matter, periodic system, chemical bonding, formulas and equations are studies in this course. Laboratory work provides an opportunity to see the applications of these chemical principles. Note: This course is for students who plan to pursue further studies in science, pharmacy or engineering. (Prerequisite: CHEM 1020 or placement exam.) Lecture: 3 hours, Recitation: 1 hour, Lab: 3 hours
Course Completes the Following Requirement(s): LABS: Meets Lab Science Requirement and MSCI: Mathematics and Science
- Gas Laws by Vernier Method
- Physical and Chemical Changes
- Physical and Chemical Changes- Professor Picraux
- Physical Separation
- Physical Properties
- Behavior of 2 Families
- Empirical Formula
- Stoichiometry: The Reaction of Iron with Copper sulfate
- % Yield of Hydrogen Gas from Magnesium and HCl
- Intermolecular Forces
- Molarity of Acetic Acid in Vinegar - Kreiser
- Cu Transformations
- Gas Laws
- Molecular Weight of a Volatile Liquid
- Emission Spectroscopy
- Geometrical Structures: Molecular Modeling
- MW by Freezing Point
- Classification of Chemical Substances
- Specific Heat
- Measurements