Honors Chemistry I Core Labs

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Purpose:
Use experimental measurements in calculations, measure mass & volume, and organize data.

Summary:
Students make scientific measurements, record data in an organized chart, calculate class averages, and use absolute deviation, average deviation, uncertainty, and percentage error to gauge accuracy and precision.

Objectives Links:
3: Scientific Method

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

• ruler
• 25 & 100 mL graduated cylinders
• 250 mL beaker
• electronic balance
• CRC handbook
• deionized water
• Zn "rods"
• thermometer

Safety Concerns:
Goggles and aprons; glassware is fragile.

Revision Date:
Summer 2005