Unit 2: Measuring & Calculating
Reading
BJU Chemistry book: Ch. 3 "Measuring and Calculating"
AP Chem: Zumdahl Chemistry book: Ch. 1 "Chemical Foundations"
Topics
Lab
Glassware Fabrication and Lab Safety
Take-home lab: Measurement and Sig Figs
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 |
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.
Measurement and Sig Figs tables
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.
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 |
| lab_report instructions_-_glassware_fabrication_lab.docx |
Take-home lab: Measurement and Sig Figs
| 1._lab_report_-_measurement_and_sig_figs_take_home_lab.doc |
| 1._lab_instructions_-_measurement_and_sig_figs_take_home_lab.docx |
| 1._Background reading for the Meas and Sig Figs lab.docm |
