| Catalog Data |
This course is designed to illustrate and explain the principles covered in CHEM 113. Offered in the spring Semester One semester; One credit |
| Textbooks |
Principles of Chemistry in the laboratory by William J. Busler, PhD. |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: |
CHEM 113. |
| Calculator Policy |
Scientific or graphing calculator is required. |
| Goals |
The objective of the laboratory is to illustrate the empirical nature of science. The course will emphasize, by example, that all of our scientific knowledge must be based on objective observations. |
| Experiments |
Density of solids and liquids
Water of hydration
Heat effects and calorimetry
Molar mass of a volatile liquid
The atomic spectrum of hydrogen
Heat of vaporization
Molar mass by freezing point depression |
| Final Exam |
A cumulative final exam will be administered. |
| Resources |
CBU Internet resources |
| Attendance |
Required |
| Coordinator |
Dr. Dennis Merat |
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