Chem1105 - Gen. Chem. I Lab

Link to playlist of videos of experiments performed in this course

Exp 10 - Determining Molecular Geometries from Lewis Dot Structures

Drawing Lewis dot structures

VSEPR theory for determining molecular geometry

Exp 8 - Determination of Oxalate by redox titration

Using the analytical balance to weigh solids

Redox titration

Exp 7 - Properties and Reactivity of Aqueous Solutions

Using the conductivity meter to classify substances

Sample calculation - 1

Sample calculation - 2

Sample calculation - 3

Exp 4 - Determination of the Chemical Formula of Copper Chloride Hydrate

Experimental procedure:

Useful videos:

How to use a Bunsen burner

How to perform vacuum filtration using a Buchner funnel

Preview of experiment (This is similar, not identical, to how this experiment is performed - read lab procedure to identify the differences)

Exp 3 - Chemical families: characteristics and similarities

Part I 

Part II A 

Part II B

Halide test results

Exp 2 - Properties and changes of matter

Useful videos

Exp 1 - Density

In this experiment, you will determine the density of solids and liquids. You will also use the density to determine the concentration of a salt solution.

Experiment videos

Home experiments

Here are some fun home experiments to learn about density of liquids

Another cool experiment to compare densities

Check-in and Exp 0

Here are videos demonstrating the experiments performed in this lab (Exp 0)

Part 1 - Measuring length and unit conversion

Part 2 - Measuring volume of a liquid using proper technique

Part 3 - Using the balance to calibrate a 10 ml graduated pipet

Common equipment used in the chemistry lab

This is a great video that illustrates the type of glassware we will be using in our labs - You will be handling these during the check in.