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Unit 2: Measuring & Calculating

​Reading
BJU Chemistry book: Ch. 3 "Measuring and Calculating"
AP Chem: Zumdahl Chemistry book: Ch. 1 "Chemical Foundations"

Topics
  • Metric system
  • Conversion factors
  • Significant digits
  • Calculations involving the above
  • The concept of 'density'

Lab
​Glassware Fabrication and Lab Safety
​Take-home lab: Measurement and Sig Figs
1._measurement_and_sig_figs_lecture_notes_2022.docx
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Below: A rather dramatic demonstration of the energy which is contained in hydrogen gas (H2). Matter can exist as a gas, liquid, or solid... and a fourth category called 'plasma'. We will make small quantities of hydrogen gas - and safely study its properties - in a later lab.
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Measurement and Sig Figs tables
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Lab:  Glassware Fabrication & Lab Safety
Objectives: We will go over the safety rules pertaining to chemicals, glassware, and heat sources. Learn how to safely cut, bend, and draw glass. Make a functioning laboratory wash bottle. Read and sign the lab safety rules agreement. 
_glassware_lab_student handout - print and bring to class
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lab_report instructions_-_glassware_fabrication_lab.docx
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Take-home lab:  Measurement and Sig Figs
1._lab_report_-_measurement_and_sig_figs_take_home_lab.doc
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1._lab_instructions_-_measurement_and_sig_figs_take_home_lab.docx
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1._Background reading for the Meas and Sig Figs lab.docm
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"Air in Classroom" (density problem)
"Air in Classroom" (density_problem)_2022.docx
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