Chemistry 1451 Laboratory Practical

revised March 2008

 

This is a practical exam designed to test your

·        use of a volumetric pipet to accurately and precisely dispense solutions

·        organization and reporting of measurements and results including appropriate units and significant figures

·        use of a buret to perform a titration

·        knowledge of stoichiometric calculations needed for a titration

·        experimental technique and ability to arrive at a predetermined experimental result

 

The exam activities are modeled after experiments recently conducted during earlier labs.  The procedures you learned in those experiments should be sufficient to complete the exam activities.  Each student will be performing the same basic types of activities, but each will be assigned different solutions to work with.

 

You will have a 1 h 25 min to complete the work required for the exam.   Depending on the number of students in the lab, half of the class will be randomly assigned to work during the first half of the lab period.  The other half will work during the second half of the lab period.  When you have completed all lab work, you may sit quietly and complete your calculations and report.  You may only use your instructor or TA as a reference and may not discuss measurements or methods with any of your classmates.  When you have completed your report, you are free to leave the exam.

 

You are allowed to bring

1. a scientific calculator

2. blank exam sheets

3. one page of notes, maximum