CH-200

Alexander

Pre-lab instructions

Fall 2013

Project 1: Density1
10 pts
Pre-lab assignments should be written neatly, or typed.
Tuesdays lecture.

Hard copies are due in

Pre-lab: 1 assignment per group

1. Read Project 1: Density p. 93 in Cooperative Chemistry Lab Manual
2. Answer Questions #1-3, p. 93 in Cooperative Chemistry Lab Manual
3. Answer Question # 1.110, p. 29 in Chemistry Atoms First Textbook
4. Write two detailed, step-by-step procedures that use different ways to
determine the density of the plastics.

The plastic pieces are irregularly shaped, so you will not be able to measure the volume
using length, width, and height (or diameter).
You will have three liquids available to you in the lab: water, methanol, and ethylene
glycol, as well as all of the equipment we discussed in Week 1.

Due at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 17 (bring to lecture)

*5th ed. Cooperative Chemistry Laboratory Manual by Melanie Cooper