5.35 | Fall 2012 | Undergraduate

Introduction to Experimental Chemistry

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Module 1

Fourier Transform Workshop

The following files were used for Fourier Transform workshop during a laboratory lecture, in which students practice Fourier analysis on using Mat lab, and then go over the results during laboratory lecture.

Fourier Transform Handout (PDF)

Fourier Transform Practice (M)

Fourier Transform Lecture (M)

Module 2

Readings

General Spectroscopy: Skoog, D. A., et al. “Introduction to Spectrochemical Methods” and “Instruments for Optical Spectrometry.” Chapter 24 and Chapter 25 in Part V Spectrochemical Methods. Funda_mentals of Analytical Chemistry_. 8th ed. Brooks Cole, 2003. ISBN: 9780030355233.

UV-VIS Spectroscopy: –––. “Molecular Absorption Spectrometry.” Chapter 26 in Part V Spectrochemical Methods. Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry. 8th ed. Brooks Cole, 2003. ISBN: 9780030355233.

IR Spectroscopy: Mohrig J. R., et al. Technique 18. in Techniques in Organic Chemistry. 2nd ed. W. H. Freeman, 2006. ISBN: 9780716769354.

Kinetics: Skoog, D. A., et al. “Kinetic Methods of Analysis.” Chapter 29 in Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry. 8th ed. Brooks Cole, 2003. ISBN: 9780030355233. (See also your general chemistry textbook’s section on kinetics)

Coordination Chemistry: See your general chemistry textbook’s section on coordination compounds/transition metal chemistry. (For more advanced treatments of coordination chemistry see) Miessler, Gary, and Donald Tarr. Inorganic Chemistry. 2nd ed. Prentice Hall, 1998. ISBN: 9780138418915.

Digital Laboratory Techniques Manual

The “Digital Lab Techniques Manual” is a series of videos designed to help you prepare for your chemistry laboratory class. Each video provides a detailed demonstration of a common laboratory technique, as well as helpful tips and information.

Video 1. Volumetric Techniques: This video introduces the proper methods for measuring precise volumes of liquid using pipets, burets, volumetric flasks, and syringes.

Video 7. Filtration: Learn how to effectively carry out gravity and vacuum filtrations in this video.

Video 11. Balances: Correct usage and maintenance of a balance is a basic skill that is essential in any laboratory procedure.

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