EXPERIMENT 1

INTRODUCTION TO BASIC TECHNIQUE

AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS

Name : ………………………………... Date : ………………………………......

ID No. : ………………………………... Time : ………………………………......
Class : ………………………………... Assistant : ………………………………......
Group : ………………………………... PJP : ………………………………......

I. Introduction to laboratory equipment

a. Glassware
1. The Function and how to wash the glassware
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................

2. Mention the equipments that have high accuracy in measuring the volume of
solution
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................

1
3. Before dispensing the liquid from the burette, why must the spout be fully filled?
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................

4. How to use burette

a. What is the difference between delivering a liquid from burette slowly and
rapidly?
..................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
b. Is there a difference in shape between the meniscus of water and KMnO4
solution? Draw the meniscus shape?
..................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
c. What is the difference in taking a meniscus reading between transparent and
dark solution?
................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................

b. Gas Burner
1. What are the functions of gas burner parts below:
a. Air vent
..................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
b. Gas main valve
..................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
c. Spud
..................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................

2
 2. Why do the smoky yellow flame not recommended for heating purposes?
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................

II. Pipetting and Reading The Meniscus of fluid

1. Write down the steps pipetting the solution
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................

2. Why must pipette be rinsed with the solution to be taken before use?
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................

3. If a 1 mL volumetric pipette and a 5 mL Mohr pipette is available in the laboratory,

which one is better to use to draw 3 mL of liquid? Explain!
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................

4. Why should the pipette filled with liquid always be upright?

.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................

3
III. Weighing
1. Write down the steps to weigh a solid
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................

2. Explain the importance of ensuring the position of the waterpass bubbles inside the
circle!
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................