Chemistry 160
Quantitative Analysis I
by
Stephen E. Bialkowski and David B. Marshall
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Utah State University
Logan, UT 84322-0300
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Chemistry 160 is an introduction to the principles and practice of quantitative laboratory measurements. Intended to be taken in conjunction with Chemistry 123 (General Chemistry Principles), it provides a concrete laboratory experience that reinforces the Chemistry 123 lecture topics of chemical equilibrium and chemical analysis. In addition, it will provide an introduction to quantitative data analysis, general laboratory techniques, and scientific report writing. Specific laboratory techniques to be covered will include Titrimetric, gravimetric, and spectrophotometric analyses, and chemical separations. The laboratories are:
- Estimating the Effects of Acid Rain
- Determining the Molar Concentration of a Sodium Hydroxide Solution
- Introduction to Statistical Treatment of Data
- Evaluating Commercial Antacids
- Evaluating the Calcium Ion Content in Commercial Dried Milk Powders
- Gravimetric Determination of Sulfate
- Introducting Graphing Techniques
- Determining Aluminum(III) Concentration in Natural Water
- Determining an Equilibrium Constant Using Spectrophotometry
- Paper Chromatography of Selected Transition-Metal Cations
- Introducing Scientific Report Writing
The specific procedures and report forms for part of laboratory 1, the first half of 2 (standardization of NaOH), and 4-10 are described in the modular laboratory exercises from Chemical Education Resources. Procedures and report forms for part of laboratory 1 (use of visual indicators), the second half of Laboratory 2 (Standardization of HCl), laboratories 3 and 11 plus general information concerning all the laboratories and the course is given in this manual. You should read the pertinent sections in this manual and the background information and procedures in the modular exercises on each laboratory before coming to lab. Most laboratories have a Pre-Laboratory Assignment. You must turn in a completed Pre-Laboratory Assignment before you start the laboratory. It is your responsibility to prepare for each laboratory.
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