Experiments in General Chemistry

Dr. Steven L. Murov is a Professor of Chemistry at Modesto Junior College. His education includes: Harvey Mudd College, B.S., 1962, Chemistry Major; University of Chicago, Ph.D., 1967, Physical Organic Chemistry; California Institute of Technology, NIH Postdoctoral Fellow. He has written dozens of experiments and publications on General, Organic, and Photochemistry.

• Preface, Correlation table and Chemistry ResourcesSAFETY FIRST1. Early Explorations and Terminology.2. Separation of Mixtures.3. Measurements and Identification Techniques.4. Density, Accuracy, Precision and Graphing.5. Empirical Formulas.6. Classification of Chemical Reactions.7. Quantitative Precipitation.8. Electrical Conductivity and Electrolytes.9. Ionic Reactions.10. Activities of Metals.11. Quantitative Solution Chemistry.12. Thermochemistry.13. Properties of Elements and Compounds: An Internet Study.14. Spectroscopy of Cobalt (II) Ion.15. Lewis Structures and Molecular Models.16. Molecular Polarity and Chromatography.17. Gas Law Studies.18. Cooling Curves and Crystal Structures.19. Water Purification and Analysis.20. Organic Models and Isomerism.21. Acids and Bases: Reactions and Standardization.22. Acids and Bases: Analysis.23. Acids and Bases: pH, pKa Measurements.24. Equilibrium - Solubility Product.25. Equilibrium - Determination of Keq.26. Complexes.27. Rates and Mechanisms of Reactions - Visual and/or Spectroscopic Monitoring.28. Synthesis of Copper (II) Glycinate.29. Standardization of Thiosulfate.30. Analysis of Bleach and Copper (II) Glycinate.31. Redox Reactions.32. Electrochemistry.33. Spectroscopic Analysis of Aspirin.34. Polymer Properties and Selections35. Additional Challenges and Experiments36. Graphing Quantitative RelationshipsAppendix 1: Properties of SubstancesAppendix 2: Common Ions by ChargeAppendix 3: Solubilities of Ionic CompoundsAppendix 4: Solutions to Starred Prelaboratory Problems