In the general chemistry laboratory you have the opportunity to see firsthand some of the relationships discussed in lecture as well as to become familiar with some of the laboratory practices and techniques that are used in chemistry. Successful completion of the experiments during the laboratory period will require some previous planning. You should read the experiment, review basic concepts, and make a plan for the day before the laboratory period. A listing of the experiments is listed in the syllabus . For some experiments, there are links to other Web pages which include descriptions , animations , and movies of particular techniques.
Reports are generally due at the end of the lab period.
Late reports will not be accepted. Reports will be graded on the accuracy of the measurements and calculations and on the clarity and completeness of the observations and the logic and clarity of the explanations. You are, of course, expected to know what was done in an experiment, why it was done, what was observed, and the interpretations of the observations. Quizzes will cover that day's experiment as well as previous experiments. A quiz missed due to absence will count as zero.