The College Chemistry Instructor Guide was designed by chemistry educators and includes 36 inquiry-based experiments that cover introductory and general chemistry topics.
Covered Topics Include:
- Chemical Composition and Stoichiometry
- Thermochemistry and Thermodynamics
- Atomic and Nuclear Structure
- Organic Chemistry
- And More!
Downloadable how-to videos are included with the manual, and can be found on our website, as well as YouTube. These videos can assist you with setting up the labs and getting the most from your PASCO sensors and equipment.
Experiments
Chemical Composition and Stoichiometry
- Determine the Percentage of Water in a Hydrate
- Determining the Empirical Formula of a Compound
- Gravimetric Determination of a Precipitate
- Identifying an Unknown Metal
- Mole Relationships in a Chemical Reaction
- Synthesis of a Coordination Compound
Thermochemistry and Thermodynamics
- Enthalpy of a Chemical Reaction
Enthalpy of a Chemical Reaction
- Absorption Spectra
- Determining the Half-Life of an Isotope
Gas Laws
- Determine the Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid
- Exploring Gas Laws
- Molar Volume of a Gas
Intermolecular Forces and States of Matter
- Molecular Interaction in Ethanol and Acetone
Solutions and Solubility
- Analysis of Anions
- Colorimetric Analysis
- Conductometric Titration
- Molecular Weight by Freezing Point Depression
- Separation and Analysis of Cations
- Separation by Liquid Chromatography
Acid-Base Chemistry
- Acid–Base Titration
- Determination of the Ka Values of Two Isomeric Multi-Protic Acids
- Determining Ka by Half-Titration of a Weak Acid
- Properties of Buffer Solutions
- Standardizing a Solution of Sodium Hydroxide
- Using Different Indicators for pH Determination
Electrochemistry
- Determination of Electrochemical Series
- Electroplating
- Oxidation–Reduction Titration
- The Breathalyzer™ Test for Alcohol
Organic Chemistry
- Organic Synthesis I—Preparation
- Organic Synthesis II—Analysis
Teaching Advantage
- Make predictions before data sets are collected
- Use critical thinking skills to answer embedded questions in each activity
- Multiple choice questions bridge the gap between lecture and lab, and help students gain confidence for exams
- Extended inquiry suggestions allow for further investigations
What's Included
- PDF teacher version
- Spiral-bound binder with teacher version
- Flash drive containing editable MS Word versions of student handouts
