Chemistry 135: General Chemistry Lab I

Laboratory exercises in physical and chemical properties of matter, with an introduction to both qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. Topics include molecular structure, chemical synthesis, acid-base chemistry, gas laws, limiting reactant and colligative properties. The methods of analysis include volumetric, gravimetric and spectrophotometric methods. Reports will focus on fundamentals of scientific communication and data analysis (including the use of Excel). One three-hour laboratory per week.