Chem 220 CA LAB SCHEDULE  SPRING 2010

Date    Day     Lab Activity 

1/18     M         Holiday

1/20     W        Lab safety, set up and clean up, EXCEL. The scientific method and statistical analysis of data: lecture and lab

1/25     M         Acids and Bases: Introduction to pH 

1/27     W        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

2/1       M         Introduction to rates of reactions

2/3       W        Rates of reactions: a clock reaction      

2/8       M         Rates of reactions: a clock reaction (continued)

2/10     W        Le Chatelier's Principle and Equilibrium 

2/15     M         Holiday (Study session for exam #1 on 2/16 from 8 to 2)

2/17     W        EXAM #1

2/22     M         Paper Chromatography

2/24     W        Paper Chromatography (continued)

3/1       M         Keq

3/3       W        Ka of a weak acid  & Lecture 

3/8       M         Hydrolysis & Lecture

3/10     W        NO CLASS

3/15     M         Buffers and Worksheet

3/17     W        Acid-base titration curve

3/22     M         Study session for exam #2

3/24     W        EXAM #2

3/29     M         Energy versus Entropy

3/31     W        Oxidation Reduction Reactions

4/5 & 4/7         SPRING BREAK

4/12     M         Oxidation Reduction Reactions (continued)

4/14     W        Nernst Equation 

4/19     M         Electrochemical cells

4/21     W        Analysis of a Coordination Compound day 1

4/26     M         Analysis of a Coordination Compound day 2

4/28     W        Analysis of a Coordination Compound day 3

5/3       M         Study session for exam #3

5/5       W        EXAM #3 

5/10     M         Atomic Absorption Analysis of Zinc in Hair   Bring at least 0.500 grams of hair for 5 points extra credit!

5/12     W        Qual Scheme

5/17     M         Poster Presentations

5/19     W        Study session for final exam. This is your last chance to make any corrections to your grade spreadsheet.

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

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.