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Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry: Experimentation Hub: Measuring Vitamin C in Food

For Students 9th - 10th
A chance to complete an experiment with students around the world! This experiment requires students to test how much vitamin C is in certain foods. Once students receive their results, they post their findings to the page to compare to...
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Handout
Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Qualitative Analysis of Anions

For Students 9th - 10th
"In this experiment, you will observe the reactions of some simple salts, analyze common household chemicals, and identify an unknown sample by testing its reactivity."
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Handout
Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Titration

For Students 9th - 10th
A titration is a method of analysis that will allow you to determine the precise endpoint of a reaction and therefore the precise quantity of reactant in the titration flask. This site demonstrates how to correctly perform this analysis.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Natural Salt Solutions 1: Ion Exchange

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, you will concentrate on understanding the chemistry of ion exchange and estimate the capacity of an ion exchange column from your observations.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Acids, Bases, and Buffers 1: Monoprotic and Polyprotic Acids

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, you will explore the behavior of the monoprotic acid (acetic acid) and the polyprotic acid (phosphoric acid). By titrating, you will examine the acid and conjugate base species present across the pH scale and the...
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Chemical Kinetics 1

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, you will determine the rate law and confirm the mechanism of the reaction between cyclohexanone and iodine. Requires Java and QuickTime plug-ins to access some features.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Chemical Kinetics 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab further analyzes the results of the experiments carried out in Chemical Kinetics 1. In addition, you will carry out experiments to determine the temperature dependence of the reaction rate constant. Requires Java plug-in.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Spectrum of the Hydrogen Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, you will use a meterstick spectroscope to observe the emission spectrums of hydrogen, sodium, neon, helium, and mercury. Requires Java plug-in.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Spectra of Conjugated Dyes & Beer's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
In the first part of this lab, you will measure the absorption spectra of two conjugated dyes and compare the results to the theoretical predictions of a particle-in-a-box model. In the second part of the experiment, you will identify...
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Coordination Chemistry 1: Synthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
In this four-week experiment, you will synthesize a compound and purify it in week 1. In week 2, you will assay it for purity by colorimetric analysis and by gravimetric analysis. In week 3, you will analyze your compound by titration of...
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Coordination Chemistry 3.2

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, you will study the reaction between your cobalt complex and the nitrite ion. The nitrite ion can exchange with a water ligand and the mechanism of this ligand exchange will be investigated. Requires Java plug-in.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Coordination Chemistry: Kinetics of Ligand Exchange

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, you will complete the study of the mechanism of ligand exchange. The reaction will be followed colorimetrically and the rates of exchange and ligand isomerization will be measured. Requires Java plug-in.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Coordination Chemistry 3.1: Acid/base Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, you will examine the acidity of your coordination complex's water ligand. You will determine the acid dissociation constant of the complex by titrating it with a base. There are eight weeks of experiments in this series.
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Virtual Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
Perform virtual lab experiments safely. Pour and mix specific amounts of various solutions on screen and observe changes in temperature and pH. Choose glassware and other tools (ie. bunsen burner, scale) to assist with virtual lab...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Snacks From a Z

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a monumental list of ideas for science fair projects and experiments, organized alphabetically. Every one of them is a link to a full page, with pictures, of information about the idea. This site is a goldmine.
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Interactive
Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Virtual Lab: Default Virtual Lab Stockroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Perform virtual lab experiments safely. Pour and mix specific amounts of various solutions on screen and observe changes in temperature and pH. Choose glassware and other tools (ie. bunsen burner, scale) to assist with virtual lab...
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Lesson Plan
NBC

Nbc Learn: Chance Discoveries: Lab Experiments, Unexpected Results

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Many (if not most) experiments in the chemistry lab do not get significant results - or the expected results. In this Chemistry Now original video series, we highlight the curiosity, daring, and creativity of the best bench chemists by...
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Current Collection of Virtual Lab Problems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of over 30 virtual chemistry problems with accompanying interactive activities. Each problem includes a word file for potential differentiation in your classroom.
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Interactive
PBS

Zoom: Kitchen Chemistry

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that chemistry can be found in your kitchen? Enter this amazing virtual world where your first stop is to the kitchen. Locate the clues and move on to the Lab Journal where you can test each item in two experiments: Cabbage...
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Yale University

Yale University: General Chemistry Lab Techniques: Volumetric Pipets

For Students 9th - 10th
A four-step tutorial shows students how to use a pipet in general chemistry lab to make "precise and accurate" volume measurements. View the full-length lesson via streaming video [9:46] or in segments.
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PBS

Pbs Kids Zoom: Chemistry Activities

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool science site provides plenty of fun and engaging chemistry activities for young scientists to learn something new and have some fun at the same time.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Observations & Interpretations: Engaging Students in Classroom Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this method to emphasize and clarify for students the importance of differentiating between observations and interpretations, and qualitative and quantitative observations. Students will learn how a hypothesis may change as new...
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Handout
Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Centrifugation

For Students 9th - 10th
"A centrifuge separates a heterogeneous mixture of solid and liquid by spinning it." Use this site to find out how to correctly use a centrifuge in this informative site.
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Handout
Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Vacuum Filtration

For Students 9th - 10th
Vacuum filtration is a technique for separating a solid product from a solvent or liquid reaction mixture. This comprehensive site addresses setting up and performing vacuum filtration.