Mini-Concepts – Custom Designed Chemistry Lab Kits

*Designed for convenience, speed , and “Green Chemistry” with minimal concession.*

These kits are designed to emphasize “Green Chemistry” by minimizing quantities and using recycled materials.

The kits are designed for teachers to purchase one time and reuse the materials every year.

These kits are specifically designed and exclusive to mini-concepts.

All kits are sold exclusively from mini-concepts direct.

Examples of change is not using typical Burets, Pipets, Buret Stands, and Pipet Pumps as tools for measuring volume .Minimize flames with 30 students in a class by using alternative heating sources. Minimize Waste and stick to “Green Chemistry” methodology by reducing quantities to perform and get the same results. By adjusting the methodology more lab time can be used to develop the more time consuming Guided Inquiry Based Labs.

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Recommended AP Labs and Associated Topics from College Board

Recommended Experiment	Aligned 2019-2020 Topic
Use the absorption of light to determine the identity and/or concentration of an analyte in solution. Beers Law analysis of cobalt chloride solution Beers law analysis of Blue Dye mixture Spectroscopy determination of the percent of salicylic acid in Aspirin Guided Inquiry	3.11
Use differences in intermolecular forces to separate a mixture into its components or to determine the identity of components of a mixture. Separation of components of a homogeneous mixture using simple distillation and column chromatography.	2.1/2.2/3.2/3.7/3.9
Determine the formula of a compound by measuring the stoichiometry of the reaction of that compound with known reagents. Experimental Determination of Empirical formula of Manganese Chloride Percent of Water and Formula of a Hydrate	4.4/4.5
Use gravimetric analysis to determine the amount of an analyte in a mixture. Aspirin Synthesis and Analysis	1.1/1.3
Use titration to determine the concentration of an analyte in a solution. Determination of Solubility Constant of Calcium Hydroxide using Micro-titration techniques– Determination Of Equilibrium Constant for a system at Equilibrium	4.2/4.6
Determine the rate law of a chemical reaction. Kinetics of the Acid Decomposition of Thiosulfate The Kinetics of a Bleach Reaction Graphical Kinetics Analysis Graphical Analysis Crystal Violet Graphical Analysis	5.3
Use calorimetry to determine the change in enthalpy of a process. Heat (Enthalpy) of a Reaction: Mg-HCl-Water System Heat of Dissolution or Guided Inquiry -Design Hand warmer Heat of Neutralization	6.4
Build electrochemical cells to determine the characteristics of an electrochemical reaction. Voltaic cell and Nerst Equation Lab. Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions Lab Copper Plating Lab Electrolysis of Sodium Sulfate using Micro Hoffman apparatus	4.7/9.7
Explore the impact of disturbances on an equilibrium system. Lechatelier’s Principle using Cobalt complexes and Carbon Dioxide Chemical Equilibrium Lab	7.9/7.10
Use titration to characterize an acid or base solution. Preparation of Sodium Hydroxide Solution and Standardization using a primary standard Guided Inquiry Determination of Molecular Weight and Ka of an Unknown Organic Acid Vitamin Analysis Titration	8.5
Prepare a buffer solution. The determination of the Ionization Constant of an Indicator using Spectroscopy	8.8/8.9/8.10

Our Lab List and Procedures

1	Determination of Bunsen burner flame temperature using Thermocouple wire and voltage conversion Chart. Unit Conversions High Temperature Recording Methods Types of Burners Seebeck Effect and Thermocouple Wire Voltage Concept Use of Voltmeters Thermocouple Temperature Recording Kit- STEM1	40 Min
2	Separation of components of a homogeneous mixture using simple distillation and column chromatography. Another Column Chromatography Experiment Use of Volumetric Glassware Use of Ground Glassware Methods of Separation Science Chromatography Simple Distillation Kit Column Chromatography Suction Apparatus	40 Min
3	The Scientific Method Guided Inquiry Based Student determines Identity of Unknown Liquid Based on physical characteristics and its ability to liquefy air. Determine alternate method of recording temperature Science Practice 6	40 Min
4	Excitor LED Box -Relationship between Energy and WavelengthLed Plancks Constant Demo Kit-LED Exciter Box – Item # 400	40 Min
5	Graphical Determination of Planck’s Constant https://mini-concepts.com/product/plancks-constant-probe-kit-for-vernier-lab-quest-item-650/ Planck’s Constant Probe Kit for Vernier Lab Quest Item# 650	40 Min
6	Spectroscopy of Gases Using Discharge Tube Determine the emission Spectrum of Various known gases from given gas discharge tubes. Determine what elements present in a fluorescent light bulb Determine energy of emissions	40 Min
7	Flame Test of the Elements and Elemental Ions Determination of Dried Banana and Apricots Emission Spectroscopy and Electron transition Predict the color of the flame produced when each of your test solutions is heated in a Bunsen burner	40 Min
8	Para magnetism using electron configuration and magnetic attractions Paramagnetism Demo Lab Video Paramagnetism Aufbau Process Hunds Rule Pauli Exclusion Principle Electron Configuration Lab	40 Min
9	Using Microsoft Excel for Analysis of Periodic Tendencies and Meet the Elements Lab Exceptions to Periodicity Lanthanide contraction Spreadsheet Analysis Techniques Periodic relationships including, for example, atomic radii, ionization energies, electron affinities, oxidation states, Relationships in the periodic table: horizontal, vertical, and diagonal with examples from alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, and the first series of transition elements Students are given the opportunity to take observations on many different elements on the periodic table and based on their physical characteristics determine periodic tendencies.	40 Min
10	Chemical Reactions using Crystal Growth.( Guided Inquiry) Single replacement Reactions in a gel matrix Predict what possible reactions can occur based on periodicity and confirm based on observations . Metallic Crystals Being Developed	40 Min
11	Molecular Modeling Using modeling foam balls, sticks and MolView Predict the shapes of molecules by building a model of the molecule with a molecular modeling kit and applying the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory Lewis Structures Molecular geometry Valence band: hybridization of orbitals, resonance, sigma and pi bonds VESPR Being Developed	40 Min
12	Inter-molecular attractions Lab Adhesion vs. Cohesion Determine relationship of capillary action to polarity Molecular Structure effects on polarity Structure effects of hydrogen bonding Angle of curvature relationship to IMF Drop size and IMF Rate of Evaporation Demo IMF Kit # 99	40 Min
13	Molecular Interactions Guided Inquiry Random miscibility determines solubility of given solutes and solvents Observations determine relationship of structure to solubility IMF effects on solubility and extraction Being Developed	40 Min
14	Saponification Surfactants Tri-esters Surface Tension Measurement VWR® Analog Dry Block Heaters Being Developed	40 Min
15	Esterification Banana Oil and Oil of Wintergreen Being Developed	40 Min
16	Polymerization, Polymer identification and Elastomers Synthesis of Polyurethane Identifying polymers based on chemical properties Being Developed	40 Min
17	Aspirin Synthesis and Analysis Esterification Synthesis Thin Layer Chromatography Quantitative analysis Theoretical Yield Calculations Percent Yield Calculations IR Spectroscopy Being Developed	40 Min
18	Experimental Determination of Empirical formula of Manganese Chloride Answer Key Sample	40 Min
19	Percent of Water and Formula of a Hydrate	40 Min
20	Determination of the Molecular Formula of a FREON Gas Demo	40 Min
21	Experimental Determination of the Molar Mass of Aluminum Demo Determination of Molar Mass of Aluminum Kit # 800	40 Min
22	Heat (Enthalpy) of a Reaction: Mg-HCl-Water System https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-KQBokzxmaAkbHYZWmp6E0VYJ1jb48s5/view?usp=sharing	40 Min
23	Heat of Dissolution or Guided Inquiry -Design Hand warmer Heat of Solution Option	40 Min
24	Heat of Neutralization Macro Version	40 Min
25	Stoichiometry Rockets Calculate the needed volume of oxygen to react with given volume of gases, determine the heat of the reaction, to determine the amount of work and heat produced from the reaction. Relate energy changes associated with a chemical reaction to the enthalpy of the reaction, and relate energy changes to PΔV work. https://mini-concepts.com/product/stoichiometry-rockets-kit/	40 Min
26	Determining the Molecular Mass of Butane Demo Determine Molar Mass Of Butane Kit item # 700	40 Min
27	Avogadro’s Law	40 Min
28	Determination of identity of unlabeled bottles from stock room Guided Inquiry Covalent Bonding Ionic Bonding Metallic Bonding Structural Units Forces Within Units Forces Between Particle Units Types of Solids Big Idea 2	40 Min
29	Preparation of Standardized Salicylic Acid Solution Solute Solvent Mass % ppm ppb Mole fraction Molality Molarity Normality Big Idea 6	40 Min
30	Predicting Double Replacement Reactions in Solutions based on Solubility Rules	40 Min
31	Beers Law analysis of cobalt chloride solution or Use the absorption of light to determine the identity and/or concentration of an analyte in solution. Beers Law analysis of cobalt chloride solution Beers law analysis of Blue Dye mixture Sample Beer’s Law Kit	40 Min
32	Spectroscopy determination of the percent of salicylic acid in Aspirin Guided Inquiry Students determine method of determine Salicylate lambda max Method of preparation of stock solutions Determine percent salicylic acid in expired Aspirin tablet. Being Developed	40 Min
33	Using Freezing-Point Depression to Find Molecular Weight-SIM	40 Min
34	The Kinetics of a Bleach Reaction Graphical Kinetics Analysis Students develop procedure to determine graphical analysis of food coloring decomposition using Bleach Determine pseudo rate law Determine half- life of reaction graphically Pseudo Rate Food Coloring Rate Law using Graphical Analysis	40 Min
35	Guided Inquiry Kinetics of decomposition of Hydrogen Carbonate Nature of reactants Surface area effects Concentration Effects Temperature Effects Kinetics Guided Inquiry	40 Min
36	Kinetics of the Acid Decomposition of Thiosulfate Graphical determination of order Determination of rate law Use of differential rate laws to determine order of reaction rate constant from experimental data Initial Rate Method Lab- Kinetics of the Acid Decomposition of Thiosulfate	40 Min
37	Determination of Solubility Constant of Calcium Hydroxide using Micro-titration techniques– Notes Determination of Equilibrium Constant of Saturated Calcium Hydroxide Solution	40 Min
38	Lechatelier’s Principle using Cobalt complexes and Carbon Dioxide Chemical Equilibrium Lab Common Ion Effect Simultaneous Equilibrium Aqueous Carbon Dioxide Equilibrium Kit # 606	40 Min
39	Determination Of Equilibrium Constant for a system at Equilibrium Column Ion Exchange Combination Indicators Micro-Titration pH measurement Vernier Technology Determination of Equilibrium Constant Lab using Column Exchange	40 Min
40	Preparation of Sodium Hydroxide Solution and Standardization using a primary standard Endpoint Equivalence Point and Midpoint Micro-titration using Syringes Titration Curves https://mini-concepts.com/product/titration-kit-item-25/	40 Min
41	Guided Inquiry Determination of Molecular Weight and Ka of an Unknown Organic Acid pH Probes Titration Curves using Data Acquisition ( Logger Pro) Determination of Equivalence Point Using 2^nd Derivatives Determination of Midpoint to determine pKa Vernier Technology https://mini-concepts.com/product/titration-kit-item-25/	40 Min
42	Hydrolysis and Indicators Types of Salts Neutralization and Hydrolysis	40 Min
43	The determination of the Ionization Constant of an Indicator using Spectroscopy Prepare Buffer Solutions Calculations using Hasselbach Equation Beers Law Vernier Technology Being Developed	40 Min
44	Redox Standardization of HCl using Potassium Iodate – https://mini-concepts.com/product/reduction-oxidation-titration-kit-55/	40 Min
45	Guided Inquiry Analysis of Household Peroxide https://mini-concepts.com/product/miniscale-hydrogen-peroxide-analysis-kit/	40 Min
46	Voltaic cell and Nerst Equation Lab. Lecture Variations of concentration effects Prepare a list containing all seven metal/metal ion half-reactions as reduction reactions, including the Ag/AgCl half-reaction at 0.00 volts. List the half-reactions from the most positive reduction potential to the most negative reduction potential and compare with the order given on Chart in your Reference Tables for Chemistry Sketch of an electrochemical cell for all the cells created Include each half-cell, the salt bridge, the electrodes and solutions, the voltmeter leads, the voltmeter and a switch in your drawing	40 Min
47	Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions Lab A list of all the particles (ions and molecules) present in the U-tube before electrolysis The oxidation half-reaction The reduction half-reaction. The net ionic equation for the chemical reaction. Ions present in the solution are oxidized and which are reduced Determine which electrode is the anode and which electrode in the cathode. Determine E 0 Determine ▲G https://mini-concepts.com/product/electolysis-of-aqueous-solutions-lab/	40 Min
48	Copper Plating Lab Determine the number of faradays, coulombs, and current used to coat a leaf with copper	40 Min
49	Electrolysis of Sodium Sulfate using Micro Hoffman apparatus Given experimental research using syringes to collect gases over water, Atmospheric pressure and room temperature,collect an unknown volume of gas generated using an electrolytic cell,determine the systems net ionic equation, moles of gas , moles of electrons used to generate gas , Determine amperes used in the experiment