This lab kit is used in conjunction with the Chemistry Matters Coursebook Third Edition and includes many of the materials necessary to complete the lab component of this course.
What's Included
The following materials are included in this lab kit:
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0.1 M acetic acid, CH3COOH
0.1 M calcium nitrate, Ca(NO3 )2
0.1 M calcium sulfate, CaSO4
0.1 M copper nitrate, Cu(NO3 )2
0.1 M hydrochloric acid, HCl
0.1 M iron nitrate, Fe(NO3 )3
0.1 M magnesium sulfate, MgSO4
0.1 M nickel nitrate, Ni(NO3 )2
0.1 m potassium hydroxide, KOH
0.1 M potassium iodide, KI
0.1 M sodium acetate, CH3COONa
0.1 M sodium hydroxide, NaOH
0.1 M sodium oxalate, Na2C2O4
0.1 M sodium sulfate, Na2SO4
0.1 M sodium tetraborate, Na2B4O7
0.1 M sodium thiosulfate, Na2S2O3
0.1 M zinc nitrate, Zn(NO3 )2
balance, digital
balloons
battery, 9-volt
beaker, 15 mL
beaker, 150 mL
beaker, 30 mL
beaker, 50 mL
binder clip
bromophenol blue
bromophenol blue indicator
bromophenol blue indicator 0.04%
bromophenol blue indicator, pH range: 3.0 yellow to 4.6 purple
capillary tubes, closed end
cetyl alcohol, CH3(CH2)15OH
chromatography paper
conductivity apparatus
copper
cotton swab
cover for cups, polystyrene
cubes, small (dice) (50)
cylinder, graduated, 10 mL
digital balance
electrolysis device
glycerin
graph paper
iron
magnesium sulfate, MgSO4
measuring spoon, 1.0 mL
molecular model kit
nickel
palmitic acid, CH3(CH2)14COOH
paper clip
pen, felt tip, black, water-soluble ink
phenolphthalein indicator paper
phenolphthalein indicator paper, pH range: 8.3 clear to 10.0 red
pipe cleaners
pipet, graduated
pipet, mini, several
pipet, thin-stem
polystyrene foam balls, oval and round
polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHP), KHC8H4O4
reaction plate, 24-well
reaction plate, 96-well
rubber bands, small
ruler
sandpaper
sodium tetraborate
spheres, small (50)
spoon, measuring
spring clamp
stir rod, glass
test tube, 6 x 50 mm (3)
test tubes, 12 x 75 mm
test tubes, 6 x 50 mm (4)
thermometer
thumbtacks
toothpick, plastic
universal indicator strips
voltmeter, digital with alligator clips
wash bottle
wire
wire gauze
wood splint
zinc
Additional Materials Needed
The following materials are also needed for this course and are NOT included in the lab kit. In most cases these are common household items. Please plan in advance so you have these materials on hand when they are needed.
$1 bill
1 head of red cabbage
1 lemon
1 lime
1 orange
10 mL ethanol
10 or more small clear containers of the same size
2 buckets or large bowls
2 cups (1 small and 1 large)
2 drinking glasses
2 eggs
2 large cups
2-liter bottle of diet soda
2-liter plastic soda bottle with cap
20 mL sodium silicate
250 mL or 500 mL graduated cylinder (lab kit)
3 ft of flexible tubing
4 Alka-Seltzer tablets
4 cups (8 oz polystyrene foam)
4 household objects with strong smells, such as garlic, essential oils, detergents, nail polish remover (acetone), mineral spirits, or motor oil
4 small glass jars or cups
4 Tbsp salt
9 clear cups, glass or plastic
9-volt battery
alligator clips
apron
baking soda
balloon
baster
beads
black paper
blank periodic table (included in the appendix)
bleach
blender or food processor
boiling water
bolt
cardboard or stock paper
cherry tomato
clean, dry 2-liter plastic soda bottle with the label removed
clear film canister with a plastic cap
clear plastic cups
colored and colorless transparent plastic (such as storage lids)
colored pencils
colored Styrofoam balls or other objects
common household liquids or solutions
construction paper
corn syrup
cornstarch
cream
cup or bowl
cutting board
dark-colored water-soluble materials such as food coloring, fruit or vegetable juices, additional felt-tip pens
decorations of your choosing
deflated balloon
die
dish soap
distilled water
drinking straw
dropper or small spoon
dry yeast
empty soda can
felt
flashlight
flour
food coloring
fortified cereal (such as Total)
freezer
FriXion pen
funnel
galvanized nail or paper clip
glass bowl
gloves
glue
glue or tape
graph paper (included in the appendix)
gumdrops or similar candies
heat source
honey
hot and cold water
hot glue gun
hydrogen peroxide (12% solution, labeled 40-volume)
ice (crushed or small cubes)
index card
ion models (included in the appendix)
Ivory bar soap
knife
lamp oil
large bottle with a narrow neck
large glass vase or jar
lemon or other citrus fruit(s)
Lewis dot puzzle pieces (included in the appendix)
lighter or matches
maple syrup
markers
material for stuffing
measuring spoons and cups
Mentos
metal tongs
microwavable bowl or large plate
microwave
milk
mole pattern (included in the appendix)
multimeter (lab kit)
needle and thread
nonmetal bowl or plate
oven mitt or gloves
paper
paper plate
paper towel
paper, cut into strips 100 cm x 2 cm
pen or marker
pencil
pennies (5)
pennies or dimes (50)
penny or copper wire
Ping-Pong ball
plastic fork
plate or cutting board
popcorn kernel
powdered ice tea mix (or powdered lemonade mix)
printed paper
prism (optional)
rain gauge or clean containers of various sizes
regular ink pen
rock salt
rubber band
rubbing alcohol
ruler
safety glasses
samples of water, salt, and sugar
scientific calculator
scissors
several thin books of the same weight
shallow pan
single strand wire
sink with running water
small bowl
small candle
small dishes
small light or buzzer
small plastic object or balloon
small pocket or tabletop mirror
spoon
stainless steel pot
stirrer, stainless steel or glass
stopwatch or timer
straight pins
strainer or cheesecloth
stretchy fabric
strong magnet
tablespoon
taco sauce
tape
tape measure
tape measure (metric)
tape or stapler
thermometer
tissue
tongs
toothpicks
towel
transparent tape
tumbler (10 oz clear plastic)
various brands of regular and diet soda cans, unopened
various building materials such as clay, plaster, sand, Play-Doh, candies, etc.
various fruits and vegetables
various household solutions and objects
various other brands of bar soap
various sodas, sports drinks, or other beverages that contain sugar
vegetable oil
vinegar
white vinegar
whole milk
wire stripper
wooden splint or stir bar
ziplock sandwich bag
