1. Safety and Measurement

Unit 1: Safety & Measurement Book Chapter(s): Chapter 2

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Unit 1 Objectives & Homework

Unit 1 - Notes

Chapter 3 Pearson Textbook - Reading Guide and Review

Unit 1 Objectives:

1.1. Know the safety procedures, protocols, and standards that will be used in this course.

Farragut High School Safety Guidelines

1.2. Be able to demonstrate the proper use and care of ordinary laboratory equipment.

Basic list of Lab Equipment & Skills

Lab equipment pictures

1.3. Be able to correctly measure mass, volume, and temperature and report answers in the correct number of significant figures.

Significant Figures Rules

Significant Figures Practice

1.4. Be able to use measured values in calculations and report answers in the correct number of significant figures in standard & scientific notation.

Scientific Notation Practice

Unit Conversions - Factor Label Method

1.5. Be able to manipulate the density equation to solve for density, mass, or volume of a liquid.

Density practice

1.6. Select appropriate tools and technology to collect precise and accurate, quantitative and qualitative data.

1.7. Know the difference between accuracy and precision.

Accuracy & Precision practice

1.8. Be able to calculate the percent error of a measurement.

Percent error practice