Safety-Scale Laboratory Experiments for Chemistry for Today

Spencer L. Seager retired from Weber State University in 2013 after serving for 52 years as a faculty member of the chemistry department. He served as department chairman from 1969 until 1993 and taught general and physical chemistry at the university. Dr. Seager was also active in projects to help improve chemistry and other science education in local elementary schools. He received his B.S. in chemistry and Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University of Utah. Spencer L. Seager retired from Weber State University in 2013 after serving for 52 years as a faculty member of the chemistry department. He served as department chairman from 1969 until 1993 and taught general and physical chemistry at the university. Dr. Seager was also active in projects to help improve chemistry and other science education in local elementary schools. He received his B.S. in chemistry and Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University of Utah. Michael R. Slabaugh is Professor of Chemistry at Weber State University, where he teaches the year-long sequence of General, Organic, and Biochemistry. He received his B.S. in chemistry from Purdue and his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Iowa State University. His interest in plant alkaloids led to a year of postdoctoral study in biochemistry at Texas A & M. His current professional interests are chemistry education and community involvement in science activities, particularly the State Science and Engineering Fair in Utah.

• Experiment 1 Measurements and Significant FiguresExperiment 2 The Use of Chemical BalancesExperiment 3 The Use of Volumetric Ware and the Determination of DensityExperiment 4 Physical and Chemical ChangesExperiment 5 Separations and AnalysisExperiment 6 Classification of Chemical ReactionsExperiment 7 Analysis Using Decomposition ReactionsExperiment 8 Gas LawsExperiment 9 Solution Formation and CharacteristicsExperiment 10 Colligative Properties of SolutionsExperiment 11 Reaction Rates and EquilibriumExperiment 12 Acids, Bases, Salts, and Buffers 167Experiment 13 Analysis of VinegarExperiment 14 Determination of Ka for Weak AcidsExperiment 15 The Acidic Hydrogens of AcidsExperiment 16 The Use of Melting Points in the Identification of Organic CompoundsExperiment 17 Isolation and Purification of an Organic CompoundExperiment 18 HydrocarbonsExperiment 19 Reactions of Alcohols and PhenolsExperiment 20 Reactions of Aldehydes and KetonesExperiment 21 Reactions of Carboxylic Acids, Amines, and AmidesExperiment 22 The Synthesis of Aspirin and Other EstersExperiment 23 Identifying Functional Groups in UnknownsExperiment 24 Synthetic PolymersExperiment 25 Dyes, Inks, and Food ColoringsExperiment 26 A Study of CarbohydratesExperiment 27 Preparation of Soap By Lipid SaponificationExperiment 28 Isolation of Natural Products: Trimyristin and CholesterolExperiment 29 Amino Acids and ProteinsExperiment 30 Enzymes: Nature’s CatalystsExperiment 31 Factors That Influence Enzyme ActivityExperiment 32 Vitamin C Content of Foods, Part I: Assigned SamplesExperiment 33 Vitamin C Content of Foods, Part II: Samples from HomeExperiment 34 Extraction of DNA from Wheat GermExperiment 35 Detection of Minerals in Breakfast CerealsAppendix A Graphs and GraphingAppendix B Equipment, Chemicals, Reagents, and SuppliesAppendix C Table of Atomic Weights and Numbers

1. Matter, Measurements, and Calculations. 2. Atoms and Molecules. 3. Electronic Structure and the Periodic Law. 4. Forces Between Particles. 5. Chemical Reactions. 6. The States of Matter. 7. Solutions and Colloids. 8. Reaction Rates and Equilibrium. 9. Acids, Bases, and Salts. 10. Radioactivity and Nuclear Processes. 11. Organic Compounds: Alkanes. 12. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons. 13. Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers. 14. Aldehydes and Ketones. 15. Carboxylic Acids and Esters. 16. Amines and Amides. 17. Carbohydrates. 18. Lipids. 19. Proteins. 20. Enzymes. 21. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis. 22. Nutrition and Energy for Life. 23. Carbohydrate Metabolism. 24. Lipid and Amino Acid Metabolism. 25. Body Fluids. Appendix A: The International System of Measurements. Appendix B: Answers to Even-Numbered End-of-Chapter Exercises. Appendix C: Solutions to Learning Checks. Glossary. Index.