Chemistry II AP Core Labs

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Purpose:
To become familiar with the use of significant figures in chemistry. To practice lab technique.

Summary:
Students determine the mass of a pencil dot on a piece of paper and then deduce the number of atoms of graphite in that dot.

Objectives Links:
I. A: Atomic theory and atomic structure

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

• Analytical scale

Safety Concerns:
None

Revision Date:
Summer 2001