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


Readings

Required Text:  This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) section. All textbook materials needed will be available online to students free of charge


Course Subjects

 

Orientation & Safety

Scientific Notation and significant Figures

Laboratory Basic

Determining Density

Resolving a Two-Compound Mixture

Separating and Identifying FD&C Dyes Using Paper Chromatography

Observing Sign of Chemical Reactions

Identifying Cations in Solution

Observing Single Replacement Reaction

Observing Double Replacement Reaction

Empirical Formula

Classifying Some Chemical Reaction

 

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