Chem 220 AX and BX LAB SCHEDULE  SPRING 2010

Date    Day     Lab Activity 

1/19     T          Lab safety, set up and clean up, EXCEL

1/21     R          The scientific method and statistical analysis of data: lecture and lab

1/26     T          Acids and Bases: Introduction to pH 

1/28     R          Ion Exchange of Sea Water : Bring a 250 mL sample of water from the bay or the ocean labeled with where, when, what, who for 5 pts extra credit

2/2       T          Introduction to rates of reactions handout

2/4       R          Rates of reactions: a clock reaction      

2/9       T          Rates of reactions: a clock reaction (continued)

2/11     R          Le Chatelier's Principle and Equilibrium 

2/16     T          Study Session for Exam #1

2/18     R          EXAM #1

2/23     T          Paper Chromatography

2/25     R          Paper Chromatography (continued)

3/2       T          Keq

3/4       R          Ka of a weak acid  & Lecture 

3/9       T          Hydrolysis & Lecture

3/11     R          NO CLASS

3/16     T          Buffers and Worksheet

3/18     R          Acid-base titration curve

3/23     T          Study session for exam #2

3/25     R          EXAM #2

3/30     T          Energy versus Entropy

4/1       R          Oxidation Reduction Reactions

4/6 & 4/8     SPRING BREAK

4/13     T          Oxidation Reduction Reactions (continued)

4/15     R          Nernst Equation 

4/20     T          Electrochemical cells

4/22     R          Analysis of a Coordination Compound day 1

4/27     T          Analysis of a Coordination Compound day 2

4/29     R          Analysis of a Coordination Compound day 3

5/4       T          Study session for exam #3

5/6       R          EXAM #3 

5/11     T          Atomic Absorption Analysis of Zinc in Hair   Bring at least 0.500 grams of hair for 5 points extra credit!

5/13     R          Qual Scheme

5/18     T          Poster Presentations

5/20     R          Study Session for final exam. This is the last chance to make any corrections to your grade spreadsheet.

5/26     W        FINAL EXAM (11AM – 2PM)

Protective eyewear (goggles or glasses) that meets the lab safety standards and closed-toed shoes are mandatory when performing laboratory work. NO EXCEPTIONS ! Failure to comply with these rules can result in the student receiving a grade of F.