Faculty Syllabus
CHEM-1105 Introductory Chemistry I - Lab
Divya Ramamoorthy
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
CHEM-1105-103 (15722)
LAB Sa 8:00am - 10:50am RRC RRC2 2307.00
Course Requirements
The Chemistry 1105 Laboratory will consist of 13 laboratory experiments. These labs will be worth 20 points each and are scheduled according to the attached sheet. During the final laboratory period, there will be a laboratory quiz worth 40 points.
13 experiments x 20 points = 260 points
Laboratory quiz (optional) = 40 points
Course Subjects
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Orientation & Safety |
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Scientific Notation and significant Figures |
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Laboratory Basic |
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Determining Density |
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Resolving a Two-Compound Mixture |
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Separating and Identifying FD&C Dyes Using Paper Chromatography |
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Observing Sign of Chemical Reactions |
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Identifying Cations in Solution |
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Observing Single Replacement Reaction |
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Observing Double Replacement Reaction |
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Empirical Formula |
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Classifying Some Chemical Reaction
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Nomenclature of Simple Inorganic Compounds Writing Lewis Symbols |
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
- Understand and demonstrate safe laboratory practices
- Read labels and understand the hazard of chemicals used
- Transfer sample to balance for weighing and tare the balance
- Measure temperature with a thermometer
- Correctly read a meniscus and accurately measure a liquid volume
- Light and adjust Bunsen burners
- Correctly use a hot plate
- Observe and interpret chemical reactions: color change, temperature change, precipitate formation, and gas evolution
- Use laboratory generated data to reach sound conclusions about chemical phenomena.
- Learn basic laboratory skills and develop familiarity with common chemistry laboratory equipment.
- Learn to describe and interpret chemical and physical phenomena.
- Meaningfully connect laboratory activities to models and concepts learned in class.
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Published: 01/12/2026 15:13:16