Chemistry

Chemistry Series

These hands-on investigations provide a comprehensive introduction to college chemistry. They cover introductory concepts; atoms, molecules, and stoichiometry; properties of matter and solutions; kinetics, pH, and equilibria; thermodynamics and oxidation reduction chemistry; and organic and biochemistry. Each investigation has learning outcomes for students to master, such as determine the accuracy of measurements with standard glassware; apply valence shell electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR) to predict molecular geometry; use the ideal gas law to determine the number of moles of gas generated in a reaction; and many, many more. All Chemistry Series kits include a Chemistry Starter Pack that contains common laboratory and safety equipment used throughout the investigations. Chemical Set #1, Chemical Set #2, and/or the Modeling Kit may also be included depending on the investigations you select.

Introductory Concepts

• Introduction to Graphing Dry Lab
• Measurement and Uncertainty
• Faster Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz: A Scientific Method Investigation
• Exploring Density
• Exploring Chemical and Physical Changes
• Exploring Chemical and Physical Changes Dry Lab

Atoms, Molecules, and Stoichiometry

• Introduction to Molecules: Molecular Bonding & Shapes
• Lewis Structures and Molecular Shapes
• Introduction to Molecules: Bond Polarity and Hydrocarbons
• Periodicity and the Periodic Table
• Estimating Avogadro's Number
• Atomic Emission and Flame Test
• Dehydration of an Inorganic Salt Hydrate
• Balancing Chemical Equations
• Balancing Chemical Equations Dry Lab
• Single Replacement Reaction: Stoichiometry and Percent Yield

Properties of Matter and Solutions

• Investigating Chemical Reactions
• Engineering a Better Air Bag
• Determination of Ideal Gas Law Constant
• The Fundamentals of Chromatography
• Determination of the Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression
• Determination of the Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid
• Determination of Water Hardness by Titration

Kinetics, pH, and Equilibria

• Factors Affecting Reaction Rates
• Evaluating the Efficacy of Antacids
• Characteristics of Buffered Solutions
• Determination of Acetic Acid Concentration in Vinegar Using Titration
• Enzyme Catalysis: Effects of Concentration, Temperature, and pH
• Equilibrium and Le Châtelier's Principle
• Determining the K_sp of Calcium Hydroxide

Thermodynamics and Oxidation Reduction Chemistry

• The Fundamentals of Calorimetry
• Enthalpy of Formation Using Hess's Law
• Developing an Activity Series
• Determination of Vitamin C Content by Redox Titration
• Electrochemistry

Organic and Biochemistry

• Synthesis of Biodiesel
• Qualitative Synthesis of Aspirin
• Isolation of Casein
• Saponification of Fatty Acids
• Fermentation of Sugar
• Thin Layer Chromatography of Spinach Extract