GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB

AIM

This practical laboratory course contains six fundamental chemistry experiments to teach and enhance fundamental concepts of general chemistry. It also provides practical skills for common experimental techniques.

CONTENT

This course contains; Laboratory Regulations and Safety Training,Recycling Aluminum Cans,Report Preparation of 1st Experiment,Synthesis of Soap,Report Preparation of 2nd Experiment,Determination of Acetic Acid Content in Vinegar,Report Preparation of 3rd Experiment,Acetylation of Salicylic Acid (Aspirin®),Report Preparation of 4th Experiment,Chromatography,Report Preparation of 5th Experiment,Copper Electroplating,Report Preparation of 6th Experiment,Make up Experiments.

1. 1

   Enhances the fundamental chemistry knowledge

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Experimental Technique, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Quiz

2. 2

   Test the basic general chemistry concepts

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Experimental Technique, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Quiz

3. 3

   Analyze the experimental results

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Experimental Technique, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Quiz

4. 4

   Recognizes the acids and bases reactions

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Experimental Technique, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Quiz

5. 5

   Learn the separation techniques

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Experimental Technique, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Quiz

6. 6

   Reports the experimental results in their own words

   Taught by: Self Study Method, Experimental Technique, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Quiz

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Laboratory Regulations and Safety Training

   Preparation: Going through course materials

2. WEEK 2

   Recycling Aluminum Cans

   Preparation: Going through Lab manual

3. WEEK 3

   Report Preparation of 1st Experiment

4. WEEK 4

   Synthesis of Soap

   Preparation: Going through Lab manual

5. WEEK 5

   Report Preparation of 2nd Experiment

6. WEEK 6

   Determination of Acetic Acid Content in Vinegar

   Preparation: Going through Lab manual

7. WEEK 7

   Report Preparation of 3rd Experiment

8. WEEK 8

   Acetylation of Salicylic Acid (Aspirin®)

   Preparation: Going through Lab manual

9. WEEK 9

   Report Preparation of 4th Experiment

10. WEEK 10

    Chromatography

    Preparation: Going through Lab manual

11. WEEK 11

    Report Preparation of 5th Experiment

12. WEEK 12

    Copper Electroplating

    Preparation: Going through Lab manual

13. WEEK 13

    Report Preparation of 6th Experiment

14. WEEK 14

    Make up Experiments

    Preparation: Going through Lab manual

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• General Chemistry Laboratory Booklet

TEACHING STAFF

• Prof.Dr. Yasemin YÜKSEL DURMAZCOORDINATOR
• Prof.Dr. Yasemin YÜKSEL DURMAZ
• Res.Assist. Birgün ÖZÇOLAK ASLAN