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LAB EXERCISE 3 Chemistry Objective 1: Describe the properties of a solution, colloid, and suspension. Solution

Colloid

Suspension

Objective 2: List at least three (3) examples of a solution, colloid, and suspension. One of the three examples must be an example provided in the laboratory. Provide two examples of each of the following Example provided in the lab types of mixtures. Solution

Colloid

Suspension

Laboratory observations for Mixtures. Sugar and water Salt and water

Baking soda and water (hypothesis)

Oil and water

(hypothesis)

Objective 3: Describe the properties of the following inorganic substances: salt, acid, and base. Salt

Acid

Base

Objective 4: Define pH and identify acids and bases using the pH scale. Define pH and include the formula to determine pH.

Describe the pH and include the following in the discussion: 1) pH value range of an acid

2) pH value range of a base

3) What does [H+] = [OH-] indicate?

Laboratory observations for pH. Note: indicate the [H+] value in scientific notation. Sample pH [H+] Acid or Sample pH [H+] Base Vinegar Soda water Dish detergent Bleach Lemon juice Ammonia cleaner

Acid or Base

Compare the pH value and [H+] of the vinegar and ammonia to blood pH. Sample pH value [H+] (scientific notation) Blood Vinegar Ammonia Which sample, vinegar or ammonia, has the greater difference in [H +] in comparison to blood? Include in the discussion the numerical difference of [H +].

Objective 5: Describe the role of a buffer and provide a specific example of a buffer that maintains pH in the human body. Describe the role of a buffer.

Provide a specific example of a chemical buffer that maintains pH in the human body.

Laboratory observation for buffers. Buffer pH

BA (buffer + acid)
pH acid pH BA

BB (buffer + base)
pH base pH BB

Objective 6: Indicate the monomers (building blocks) for the following organic compounds. Carbohydrates: Proteins: Neutral fat/triglyceride (lipid): Nucleic acid (DNA) specify the nitrogenous bases and sugars. Nucleic acid (RNA) specify the nitrogenous bases and sugars