Experiment 1
Fundamental Laboratory Techniques


CALCULATIONS/SET-UPS

Volume (H2O)
mL H2O = FINAL VOLUME - INITIAL VOLUME
Mass H2O
gH2O = (BEAKER + H2O) - DRY BEAKER
Density H2O
D =
m
v
Average Density H2O
AVE D =
D1 + D2 + D3
3
Range of Densities H2O
RANGE = LARGEST D - SMALLEST D
Absolute Range of Density of H2O
ABS ERROR = | AVE D - THEORY D |

NOTE: Set-ups always contain:

  1. A formula or equation, which may be in symbols or words
  2. Experimental data substituted into the equation
  3. A completed solution to the calculation
For an example review Sample Set-Ups Page 3

 

1. Lab Policies
2. Safety
3.
Objectives/Overview
4.
Procedures
5. Observations
6.
Equipment
7.

View Techniques:
A. Measure Temperature
B. Measure Volume with a
graduated cylinder
10-mL pipette
25-mL pipette
50-mL burette
C. Measure Mass

8. Waste Disposal/Clean-up
9.

Calculations/Setups

10. Conclusions
11. Sample Report Forms
12. Grading Scale
13. Review Prelab Questions
14.
Review Postlab Questions
 
   
 
 
 

 

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