CHEM 101L Pre-Lab 1 Fall 2019

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Experiment 1: Mass Volume and Density

Experiment #1 Pre-Lab Assignment
Instructions:
1. When answering questions, do not repeat or copy from the lab manual. You are encouraged to
use the Lab Manual as a reference, but plagiarized answers will not be graded.
2. Do not ever work to answer these questions with a partner - avoid plagiarism and cheating.
3. Do not exceed the limit given for each question.
4. Do not remove instructions or any bolded text.

1. (2) What is the objective of this lab (what are you measuring and why)? (1-2 sentences)

We will be measuring the density of different water samples. We will be doing this to
determine the effectiveness of drinking water purification technology. We are also
doing this to develop effective measuring skills in the lab while taking into account
precision and accuracy.

2. (3) Summarize this experiment: Provide a list of tasks for this experiment, using 1
phrase or sentence per number. You can use a maximum of 4 points to describe
Experiment 1.

1. Set the scale to zero with the beaker on it, then weigh the burret segment and record this number and the largest volume
increment.
2. Add 5ML of water to the burret, record this volume, then clamp the burret section in the beaker on the hot plate.
3. Turn on Hot plate and set up Vernier temperature sensor, then record volume of water with temperature probe
4. Record initial temperature of the water, then, once the hotplate gets to 80 degrees C turn off hotplate and continue
recording temperature and corresponding volume until you obtain at least five measurements.

3. (4) Look up and reference the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) (you can use any resource) for
iron (II) sulfate (FeSO4) and calcium hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)2). Report the the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) ratings for each compound and explain the significance,
one potential hazard and one prevention method for both compounds below.
o Iron (II) sulfate (FeSO4)

 Health Hazard Rating: 2

 Potential health hazard: Can cause skin irritation
 Prevention: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin contact
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o Calcium hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)2)

 Health Hazard Rating: 3

 Potential health hazard: Can cause chemical burns to respiratory tract
 Prevention: use in a well ventilated area

4. (2) If the mass of your sample remains the same, but your volume increases, how does
this influence the density of your sample? (1 phrase/sentence)

The density will decrease as volume increases.

5. (1) Consider each of the samples of water used in this experiment. Why should you
anticipate that these samples will have different densities? (1 sentence)

They have all gone through different types of purification so they may have different
compounds in them that can affect their mass and therefore their densities.

6. (1) In this experiment, why is the mass of the burette segment with water measured twice
for each sample; once before and once after heating? (hint: What potential error or
uncertainty is being accounted for?) (1-2 sentences)

A potential error is the possibility of human error. The water may have not been completely
settled or it may not have been at the exact temperature when it was measured.

7. (2) Why should the water in the buret segment be below the level of water in the 600-mL
beaker? (1 phrase/sentence)

So that every part of the buret segment is heated evenly. If it was not below the level of
water, then the part above water would be heated more slowly then the submerged area.
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8. (2) Why do we move the hot plate and beaker and not the buret segment once the
temperature reaches 80 degrees? (1 phrase/sentence)

Your hands may draw out heat if they touch the buret. There is also the possibility of
dropping the buret or spilling it so there should be minimal contact with the buret.

9. (1) What are the SI units for density? (units only)

Kg/(m3)

10. (9) The following data represents 3 series of measurements of the density of water. The
literature value for the density of water is 1.00 g/mL. Use Excel to calculate the mean,
standard deviation and CV of each data set and copy the values into the table provided,
then answer the questions below. (find the formula for CV in the Lab Manual)

Data A (g/mL) Data B (g/mL) Data C (g/mL)

1.01 1.65 1.50
1.05 1.68 1.13
1.03 1.61 2.89
1.06 1.59 4.12
1.09 1.67 1.19

Data A (g/mL) Data B (g/mL) Data C (g/mL)

Mean 1.05 1.64 2.2

Standard Deviation 0.0303 0.0387 1.3

CV 0.0289 0.409 0.602

a. (1) Which data set is the most precise? (A, B, or C)

A and B are the most precise

b. (1) Which data set is the most accurate? (A, B, or C)

A is the most accurate

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Significant figures provide important information regarding the precision of instruments used in
an experiment. It is essential that we relay the correct number of significant figures when
reporting values. If we perform mathematical functions, such as addition/subtraction or
multiplication/division, the number of significant figures could change depending on the
function and significant figures present in each value.

1. (4) Provide the solution to the following calculations using the correct number of
significant figures:
a. 6.24 + 8.016 = 14.26

b. 0.89 x 1.24 = 1.1

c. 5.555 - 5.5 = 0.1

d. (10.001 - 9.965) / 321.75 = 1.1*10-4

Note: You may want to refresh your understanding of the rules for significant figures by
reviewing your textbook or notes from the CHEM 101 Lecture course.

1. (2) Report the measurement you obtain using the scale below. Remember to use the
correct number of significant figures.
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